Freelance 2013

Operators Manual
DigiVis - New Design

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Operators Manual
DigiVis - New Design
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A About DigiVis
 Section A About DigiVis

Contents
A 1 Visual Orientation Hints ....................................................................................... A-5
A 2 General Hints for Operating DigiVis.................................................................... A-6
A 3 Installing DigiVis ................................................................................................... A-6

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A 1 Visual Orientation Hints

To grant direct access to information, we have used different types of scripts and symbols.

Script Meaning
Italics Representation for (selectable) menu items or parameters.
SMALL CAPITALS Inputs to be made via the keyboard, also via virtual keys.
boldface Highlights important information, also as an orientation hint.
Symbols Meaning
Selection with mouse.
The various instruction steps are separated by arrows.
Example:  Display  Logfile list 

In this example, the menu item "Display" is to be selected followed by

the menu item "Logfile list".

Information on operation with the keyboard, inasmuch as it differs

from the Windows Standard.
Example: Select log file  ALT  D  L  ... .

Selected the module via keyboard, the keys ALT, D and L must be
pressed successively.

If two keys are to be pressed simultaneously:

...  SHIFT + INSERT  ... .
Hints
Special hints, must be observed!

Preconditions Preconditions which must be fulfilled to implement commands or for

satisfactory results.

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A 2 General Hints for Operating DigiVis

Operation of DigiVis is based on the Windows Standard. Therefore knowledge of general ope-
ration under Windows is strongly recommended, see Windows Manual.

The "typical Windows operation" will therefore not be dealt with in detail when describing the
various operations.

A 3 Installing DigiVis

For information on how to install DigiVis please refer to the Getting Started manual.

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Contents

B 1 What is DigiVis? ......................................................................................................B-5

B 2 Using DigiVis to operate the process ...................................................................B-5

B 2.1 Mouse operation ....................................................................................................... B-5
B 2.2 Keyboard operation ........................................................................................ B-7

B 3 Structure of the user interface in DigiVis .............................................................B-9

B 3.1 Operation using the context menu .......................................................................... B-12

B 4 User Identification.................................................................................................B-13

B 5 Process visualization ...........................................................................................B-14

B 5.1 Overview display ..................................................................................................... B-14
B 5.2 Group display .......................................................................................................... B-14
B 5.3 Graphic display ....................................................................................................... B-14
B 5.4 Trend display .......................................................................................................... B-15
B 5.5 Faceplate ................................................................................................................ B-15
B 5.6 SFC display............................................................................................................. B-16
B 5.7 Time scheduler display ........................................................................................... B-16
B 5.8 Logs ........................................................................................................................ B-16
B 5.9 System display ........................................................................................................ B-17
B 5.10 WEB display............................................................................................................ B-17

B 6 The DigiVis menu ..................................................................................................B-18

B 6.1 Operation ................................................................................................................ B-19
B 6.2 Message list ............................................................................................................ B-19
B 6.3 View ........................................................................................................................ B-19
B 6.4 Display .................................................................................................................... B-21
B 6.5 Tools ....................................................................................................................... B-25
B 6.6 Print......................................................................................................................... B-29
B 6.7 Help......................................................................................................................... B-29

B 7 Display selection...................................................................................................B-30
B 7.1 Display selection via icons in the toolbar or via menu Item Display ....................... B-30
B 7.2 Display selection using the context menu ............................................................... B-31
B 7.3 Display selection from the overview display ........................................................... B-32
B 7.4 Display selection from a graphic display ................................................................. B-32
B 7.5 Display selection with default display ..................................................................... B-33
B 7.6 Quick Select window ............................................................................................... B-34
B 7.6.1 Overview ................................................................................................................. B-34
B 7.6.2 Calling up the Quick Select window ........................................................................ B-35
B 7.6.3 Exiting the Quick Select window ............................................................................. B-35
B 7.6.4 Scope of the Quick Select window.......................................................................... B-36
B 7.6.5 Saving the Configuration of the Quick Select window ............................................ B-36
B 7.6.6 Functions of the Quick Select window .................................................................... B-37

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B 7.6.7 Functions of a specific button ................................................................................. B-38

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B 1 What is DigiVis?

The software running on the PC operator station(s) in the Freelance system is called Digi-
Vis. It offers a user-friendly graphical user interface in accordance with the MS-Windows stan-
dard. Freelance allows you to configure up to 100 operator stations for process operation and
observation. When assigning operator stations to process stations, however, it must be taken
into account that a maximum of 10 operator stations (clients) can be assigned to a process
station (server).
Among other things, DigiVis offers the following process operation features:
• Standard displays such as overview display, group display, faceplate, trend display, sys-
tem display, time scheduler display, SFC display, WEB display
• Customized graphic displays
• Customized faceplates for user-defined function blocks
• Simple process operation using the mouse or keyboard
• Quick and direct access to tags for operation
• Comprehensive and wide-ranging message management
• Trend displaying and trend archiving
• Logging
• System diagnostics in the system display
• Reports

B 2 Using DigiVis to operate the process

Under DigiVis the automated process can be operated either with mouse or keyboard. This
ensures that in the unlikely event of either device failing the other can be used for all operator
actions.

B 2.1 Mouse operation

Tag selection
A tag is selected by clicking the left mouse button in one of the following selected areas:
• Faceplate in a group display,
• Message in message line, message list or hint list,
• Dynamic object in a graphic display,
• Menu item DisplayFaceplates,

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• Trend in a trend display,

• Steps or transitions in the SFC display.

Faceplate
By double-clicking the left mouse button in one of these areas, the
faceplate for the function is displayed and can be operated.

Moving the faceplate

A faceplate can be moved freely around the display area of the screen by clicking on the
header. See also Structure of the user interface in DigiVis on page B-9

Executing actions in the graphic display

Depending on the configuration, by selecting a dynamic graphic object in a graphic display one
of the following actions can be performed:
• Calling up a display
• Operating a process variable
• Acknowledging messages
The configured action is initiated by a single click of the left mouse button.

Default display
The default display allocated to the selected tag appears as the first menu item in the context
menu of the corresponding faceplate and can be easily called up by clicking the left mouse
button, due to its exposed position.

Context menu
You can call up the context menu at any time by right-clicking with the mouse. The context
menu contains menu items for the most important operations and directly selectable displays,
depending on the element on which the cursor is currently positioned. See also Operation us-
ing the context menu on page B-12

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B 2.2 Keyboard operation

Tag selection
After selection of the appropriate focus a tag can be selected in the
display in different ways:
Use the TAB KEY to select
• a faceplate in a group display,
• a dynamic object in a graphic display.

Use the CURSOR KEYS (↑ → ↓ ←) to select

• a message in message list,
• an entry from a display list,
• a trend in a trend display,
• steps or transitions in the SFC display.

The selected area of a display is indicated by a frame.

Faceplate
By pressing ENTER after selecting the desired tag name the relevant faceplate appears, enabl-
ing the function to be operated.

Moving a faceplate
A selected faceplate can be moved freely around the display area of the screen. You can
move it in the appropriate direction, either by one pixel using CTRL + CURSOR KEYS or by a 30x4
grid units by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + CURSOR KEYS.

Default display
You can call up a default display by using the F11 function key, provided that this has been confi-
gured accordingly in Control Builder F.

Display Explorer
The Display Explorer shows a tree view of the displays available on the operator station. You
can select and call up the appropriate display as required. The Display Explorer is called up by

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selection of the corresponding display via the menu or by a combined keystroke involving the
following function keys:
Combination of keys
Tag list CTRL + F5
Graphic display CTRL + F6
Group display CTRL + F7
Trend display CTRL + F8
Log file list (incl. Reports) CTRL + F9
In the Display Explorer you can select a display or tag by either pressing the CURSOR KEYS or by
typing the name or first characters and then confirming with ENTER .

Display selection
After having selected a tag you can directly call up the allocated displays by using the function
keys F6...F9.
Focus
In DigiVis more than one window is visible on the screen at a time.
Which of these areas is active, i.e. which one can be currently operated using the keyboard,
is indicated by the symbol on the left side of the status line: the green area is active!
In order to toggle between display areas, press the ALT key together with a CURSOR KEY (↑ →
↓ ←) for the faceplate display area.
Possible focus areas are the
• message line (top),
• display area (bottom left),
• faceplate (bottom right).

Function keys
The following function keys are used in DigiVis with non-display dependent actions after installa-
tion:
F1 Calls up help.
F12 Acknowledges the control room horn, same function as HORN button in the
message line.
SHIFT + F10 Calls up the context menu.
(See also Operation using the context menu on page B-12

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B 3 Structure of the user interface in DigiVis

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Message line
The message line is always visible and cannot be overlapped by other displays. As seen in the
example, it may consist of several message items with tag names and message point details,
plus the following items:
Field for overflow area

Field for indicating the total number of all messages on that operator
station
Button for the acknowledgment or visual acknowledgment of the
displayed messages

Button for the acknowledgment of the control room horn. The horn
gets colored a soon as the control room horn becomes active.

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Small yellow button in the gray ABB field for selecting the hint list

When no hints are present, the ABB field is white.

See also View on page B-19

Title line
In this line, the type of display, the display name, and, if available, the configured short or long
text is displayed.

Menu line
The menu line is always visible. This means you can perform the actions available in the menu
in any operating situation.

Toolbar
You can use not only the menu line, but also the toolbar buttons to perform actions. A tooltip is
available for each icon. The toolbar can contain various buttons or icons, depending on the
currently shown display.

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Display area
This screen area accommodates displays selected by the user.
In some displays, the display area is further subdivided into three sub-areas.

Status line

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On the left hand side of the status line there is a small

icon, the keyboard focus indicator.
Useful information for operation is shown in the middle
of the status line. The 10 most recent messages can
be viewed. Select the respective icon and hold down
the left mouse button.
In the right section of the status line the number of
hardcopies to be processed is indicated.
If the Security Lock software package has been in-
stalled, the user name is indicated. Else, "NOLOCK" is
shown.
The current date and time of day are displayed in the
status line on the right hand side. The character "S" to
the right of the time indicates daylight saving time.

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B 3.1 Operation using the context menu

Right-click within selected display or on tag

SHIFT + F10
The context menu appears. It contains menu items for the most important operations and di-
rectly selectable displays. The illustration below shows an example of a context menu:

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The External Aspect is a display allocation function which can be used for allocating any
document or Windows program to a tag using Control Builder F. With this, it is possible to link
documents to a tag or open Excel spreadsheets for a tag. The External Aspect – in this exam-
ple a "Readme" file – is always the last menu item of the context menu.

If you are using this option, the program configured for the External Aspect may pro-
vide access to the operating system.
When the CBF Viewer program is installed on the DigiVis PC and the Control Aspect option is
activated, the context menu of a tag includes the Control Aspect entry. Upon selecting this
entry, the program that has been used to configure the tag will be displayed with the current
process variables. With this, it is, for example, possible to analyze the locking logic state of an
ESF-type tag, provided that the logic is in the same program as the ESF block.
The Control Aspect menu item will be displayed below the tag.

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B 4 User Identification

The software package Security Lock provides user access control both in Control Builder F
and DigiVis. It is an integral part of Control Builder F Professional. Security Lock can be used
to manage a maximum of 16 groups and 1,000 users. See also the Security-Lock Manual.
Until a user-ID license is detected, the menu items for logging in and out and for changing the
password are not active. This means that each user can call up and operate any of the dis-
plays.
After Security Lock has been installed, users must log in under DigiVis. Until a user has
logged in, the rights assigned to the user GUEST are applied.

Tools  Login  Enter user name TAB KEY  Enter password  ENTER
When using Security Lock, each display will indicate whether or not the logged-in user has
operating rights for this display – by means of an open or a closed padlock:

For each display and tag (faceplate) it is possible to define for each user group one of the fol-
lowing three access levels:
• No access
• Observation only
• Observation and operation

At the operator station (DigiVis) you will see the following concerning access control:
• The user name is displayed permanently in the status line.
• If an appropriate signal sequence log has been configured, all control actions along with
user names are documented in it.

Standard users
NOLOCK No Security Lock license.
GUEST No user is logged in, e.g. when DigiVis starts.
SYSTEM Control action performed by the system (may appear in the
log).

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B 5 Process visualization

Standard and free display types are available for presentation of process information.
Standard displays are fixed in appearance. During configuration, only the names of tags to
be shown in the display need to be entered.
Free displays are graphic displays or user-defined faceplates both created in Control Builder
F using the graphic editor or the faceplate editor during configuration.

B 5.1 Overview display

For any Freelance operator station one overview display can be configured.
A standard overview display consists of 16 rows of 6 columns. A maximum of 96 displays can
be represented and selected via symbols. These displays can be group displays, trend dis-
plays, graphic displays, logs, reports, time scheduler displays, SFC displays or WEB displays.
The displays can be called up with a left mouse click on the corresponding symbol.
Instead of using the standard overview display it is possible to define a graphic display to be
used as overview display in the operator station.

B 5.2 Group display

A group display is a configured collection of several faceplates. It offers the user the possibility
of presenting related functions in one display. The functions or tags can be operated directly.

B 5.3 Graphic display

In addition to the standard displays described above, customized graphic displays can also be
created. These graphic displays can comprise a combination of static and dynamic elements
and are designed according to the requirements of the user.
The static section can be used for the schematic representation of the plant structure as a
background. In the foreground, the dynamic elements of the displays can be used to present
the current values and states of the process variables to the operator.

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B 5.4 Trend display

The trend display is the virtual presentation of a trend recorder. Binary and analog values from
the process can be plotted against time. Up to 6 process variables can be graphically
represented per trend display. This allows the user to zoom, fade out and scroll curves. The
recorded curves can be archived on the DigiVis PC. Trend files (archives) can also be ex-
ported to another PC. The software package DigiBrowse can be used to view these exported
trend files as well as to convert them into CSV format for further processing with other pro-
grams, e.g. MS-Excel.
Trend displays can both be configured in Control Builder F and defined by an operator station
user. In order for a trend display to be defined by an operator, a trend server must have been
configured in the project.

Loading data from Control Builder F into the operator station may delete the operator-
defined trend displays. It is, thus, recommended to export operator-defined displays and
then re-import them if required.

B 5.5 Faceplate

Faceplates are used for operation and observation of tags. They show the current state of the asso-
ciated process. Faceplates can be called up from other displays. They are always positioned on top
of other displays. A selected tag is always operable via its faceplate.
A maximum of 5 faceplates can be displayed simultaneously on the screen. Even with the
Dual Monitor DigiVis option not more than a total of 5 faceplates are available on both
screens. If you open an additional faceplate, the system will automatically close the faceplate
which had not been activated for the longest period.
You can fix faceplates by using the pin button in the title line of each faceplate. A fixed faceplate
can be moved, but it will not be closed automatically. You can fix a maximum of 4 faceplates.
You can either tile or cascade the faceplates on the screen. See also View at page B-19.

The faceplates for the standard function blocks are part of the basic DigiVis system as delivered,
and user-defined faceplates can be created for user-defined function blocks.
The following shortcuts can be used for closing the faceplates:

View  Close all Faceplates/Close all unpinned Faceplates

CTRL + Z - Closes all the faceplates

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CTRL + Y - Closes all unpinned faceplates

B 5.6 SFC display

In a standard SFC display the current operating state of the SFC program is shown. The cur-
rent step and the completed program segments are identified by color change. Disturbance
states and unfulfilled process criteria are clearly shown through color changes in the criteria
window.
In addition to the standard display shown when calling up the SFC display, you can also dis-
play the sequential function chart overview display. This gives you the complete structure of
the sequential function chart at a glance.

B 5.7 Time scheduler display

The time scheduler display presents the time scheduler’s state and allows the operator to con-
trol it. This display comprises a trend area for the progression of set points and actual values,
a state field and the associated faceplate of the time scheduler block. If a tag has been allo-
cated to the time scheduler display, its faceplate appears, too.

B 5.8 Logs

Logs provide the documentation of events, states and sequences from the process. The data
can be stored on the operator station hard disk, output to a printer or displayed on the screen.
Log files can also be exported to another PC. The software package DigiBrowse can be used
to view these exported log files as well as to convert them into CSV format for further
processing with other programs, e.g. MS-Excel.
For types of logs are available:
• Signal sequence log (SSL)
• Operation log (OPL)
• Disturbance course log (DCL)
• Excel report (REPORT)

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B 5.9 System display

The current state of the hardware and software of the Freelance system is shown on the stan-
dard system display. Here, information can be obtained on the operator station and its at-
tached process stations.

B 5.10 WEB display

If you call up a WEB display in DigiVis, the local Internet Explorer will be started and the link to
the configured URL will be activated. With this, it is possible, for example, to call up into Digi-
Vis the video display from a process monitoring camera.

The WEB display starts the local WEB browser. With this, DigiVis users may access
files on the local machine or other machines in the intranet or global internet. Mind the
risks and dangers implied by this.

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B 6 The DigiVis menu

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Operate
This menu item includes all operations for the currently active display. You can find a detailed
description in the relevant chapter of each type of display.
Message list!
Calls up the message list.
View
Provides several view options for the message line and the faceplates.
Display
Allows for selection of a display or tag via the Display Explorer.
Tools
• Exits DigiVis (after security dialog).
• Login, logout and change password, if Security Lock has been installed.
• Opens the Quick Select dialog box.
• Allows you to define trend displays.
• Opens the Options dialog box.
Print
Outputs hardcopies to the connected printer.
Help
• Calls the DigiVis help system.
• Calls the DigiVis context help system.
• Displays the DigiVis version.

Many menu items can also be selected via the icons in the toolbar. In such cases, the
icons are shown next to the menu items in the following text.

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B 6.1 Operation

Depending on the selected display, you can carry out different actions via this menu item. You
can find a detailed description in the chapters describing the individual displays. Basically, this
menu option is intended for keyboard operation. All operator actions can usually be carried out
directly in the display or its context, respectively, using the mouse.

B 6.2 Message list

This menu item calls up the message list without any further input. In the message list mes-
sages sent from the process stations to this operator station are sorted and displayed. Either
the Freelance system or the automated process can produce the messages. Messages can be
filtered for this display according to specific criteria. In the message list one or more messages
can be selected and acknowledged, or the displays assigned to a particular tag can be called
up via the display selection dialog. The operator can rapidly gain information on the selected
message.

B 6.3 View

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Here you can select different views for the message line and the faceplates:

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Standard view of You will get the standard view of the message line –
message line several message items with tag names and message
item information. Depending on the configuration,
visual acknowledgement (only within the same operator
station) or point acknowledgement (can be realized
throughout the system by acknowledging the alarm point
in the process station) are possible with this message
line view.
Area view of mes- You will get the area-specific view of the message line.
sage line In the message line there is a fixed position for each
plant area. The number of associated, present messag-
es is displayed for each plant area. The plant area is
displayed in the priority color of the most important mes-
sage. The most important message is detailed in the
tooltip. Selecting a plant area button opens a plant area
specific message list. With this message line view, no
acknowledgement is possible, as the Freelance system
is based on the principle that only visible messages can
be acknowledged.

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List view of message You will get the list view of the message line. The 4 most
line important messages are displayed in the same format as
on the message page. Depending on the configuration,
either the eldest or the latest message is displayed as
the first list item. Controlled scrolling in the mini list is not
possible. Double-click to open the faceplate associated
to the message. Depending on the configuration, visual
acknowledgement (only within the same operator sta-
tion) or point
acknowledgement (can be realized throughout the sys-
tem by acknowledging the alarm point in the process
station) are possible with this message line view.

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Tile Faceplates The faceplates are basically arranged side by side. This
holds for both the faceplates already displayed and for
those to be called up. If some user-defined faceplates
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arranged side by side. In this case, the first non-fitting

faceplate appears right-aligned and may overlap other
faceplates.
Cascade Faceplates The faceplates are basically arranged overlapping each
other. This holds for both the faceplates already dis-
played and for those to be called up.
Close all Faceplates All open faceplates wilöl be close

Close all unpinned All faceplates which are not fixed with the pin button will
Faceplates be closed

B 6.4 Display

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This menu is used for selecting a display from a list of all those available, or for selecting a tag.
Except for overview display, message and hint list as well as system display, all of which only
exist once per operator station, the Display Explorer is started for all other menu items, which
include the names of all tags, displays and logs. The displays of the selected type are already
expanded.
Facep- Opens the Display Explorer with expanded tags.
lates…

Graphic… Opens the Display Explorer with expanded graphic displays.

Group… Opens the Display Explorer with expanded group displays.

Trend… Opens the Display Explorer with expanded trend displays.

Log… Opens the Display Explorer with expanded logs.

Time sche- Opens the Display Explorer with expanded time scheduler dis-
duler... plays.

SFC... Opens the Display Explorer with expanded SFC displays.

WEB... Opens the Display Explorer with expanded WEB displays.

Overview Opens the overview display.

display

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Message list Opens the message list.

Hint list Opens the hint list.

System dis- Opens the system display.

play

Back/Forwar
d

DigiVis stores the five most recently called displays in a ring buffer. The Back and Forward con-
trols replace the current display with the corresponding display from the ring buffer, with no
other input.

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Pressing Back and Forward leaves the content of the display memory unchanged, i. e. after
calling one of these menu items five times, the initial display will re-appear. A new entry is rec-
orded in the display memory each time a display is called up via the menu, the context menu
or a dynamic graphic object. The BACK/FORWARD buttons do not create an entry in the graphic

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memory! When a new display is called up, this replaces the stored display that would be
reached by the next Forward! command.
The ring buffer can be switched on or off in the Tools  Options menu under Cyclic
back/forward display switch. When the ring buffer is switched off, the 5 display entries are
managed in a linear fashion, i.e. after Back! is called for the fourth time, the end of the buffer is
reached. The first display is not called again as when the ring buffer is switched on. Once the
last displays have been called using Back!, the current pointer can be shifted back to the front
memory locations using Forward!

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B 6.5 Tools

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System...
Here you can terminate DigiVis after entering the password, which has been defined in Control
Builder F.

The following menu items can only be selected if the additional software package
Security Lock has been installed.

When entering the user name and password the pattern of upper-case and lower-case charac-
ters must be correct.

Login / Log over…

Here you can log in using your user name and password. Specific access rights are assigned
to each user, depending on the configuration.

Logout
Here you can log out. Only the rights for the user "GUEST" are active then. If the user wants
to execute a function that is not available to the GUEST, he must log in again.

Change Password
Here, users may change the passwords they need to identify themselves. First the old valid
password must be entered, followed by the new password (twice).

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The changed password is only valid for this DigiVis PC. If the user is authorized to log in
on another DigiVis PC, the previous password is still valid on that DigiVis PC. We rec-
ommend to successively change the password on all relevant DigiVis PCs to ensure the
same password is valid on all of them.

Run Security Lock

Starts the add-on program Security Lock after entering your password, provided that you are
authorized to use Security Lock. See the Security Lock Manual for details. Using the Security
Lock program, users can be added or deleted, or access rights can be changed.
The following menu items are always available:
Quick Select Opens the Quick Select dialog box for user-defined display
calls (see Quick Select window at page B-34 ).

Define Trend Opens the dialog box for definition of trend displays by the
Displays user (see Section Trend Display).

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Options
Opens the Options dialog box that has the following settings:

General
Cyclic back/forward display switch
Linear management of display memory as ring buffer memory, or linear management
Faceplate always on top
Enables the faceplates to remain constantly displayed on top, when switching to other Win-
dows applications.
Show display selection list
Here you can select whether the Display Explorer shall appear on the right or left hand side
of the screen.

Graphic display
Clip A full width graphic display will be visualized in the available graphic area.
Since with scaling the page ratio is not modified, the lower side of the dis-
play can be cut.

Fully visible A full height graphic display will be visualized in the available graphic area.
Since with scaling the page ratio is not modified, the right section of the dis-
play can be left unused.

Centered The graphic display is completely arranged and centrally aligned in the
available graphic area.

Message list
Here you can select whether a set priority filter shall be used the next time an area message
list is called up.

use last When calling up an area-related message list, the messages will be filtered
according to priority filters last used.

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select all Messages of all priorities will be displayed when invoking an area-related
message list.

Signal sequence log

Here you can configure the text and background colors for the signal sequence logs so that
you get alternating line colors which give you a better overview of the table, as shown in the
example.

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Trend display Here you can select for trend displays whether the operating field shall be
arranged above or below the curve.

SFC display If the CBF Viewer is also installed, you can configure the system in such a
way that the CBF Viewer opens on a double-click. With this, an automatically
configured criteria window corresponding to the program of the transition will
replace the criteria window to be configured.

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B 6.6 Print

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Screen Outputs a copy of the entire screen currently displayed to the printer.
Display Outputs only the display area of the screen to the printer, without the menu
or dialog area.
Region Prints a selected section of the screen. To do so, you need to define the
area to be printed. Press the left mouse button and move the focus to the
appropriate section of the display. The selected section will be printed once
you release the left mouse button.

B 6.7 Help

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DigiVis Help Calls the DigiVis help system (to be provided). It includes all the important
parts of this manual. You can read the help texts and graphics directly at the
operator station PC.
Context Help Helpful information about the currently seen screen display.
About... Information about the DigiVis software version.

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B 7 Display selection

A good, straightforward system of display selection is particularly important for a control sys-
tem. Thus you will arrive as quickly as possible at the appropriate place in order to take the
necessary steps and control the process safely.

B 7.1 Display selection via icons in the toolbar or via menu Item Display

You can access all displays, tags and logs of this operator station. There are different options.

Via the toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon (here Graphic displays)  In Display Explorer double-click ap-
propriate graphic display

Via the menu

DisplayGraphic… (e.g.)In Display Explorer double-click appropriate graphic display

Via a shortcut

CTRL + F5 to CTRL + F9Use CURSOR KEYS to select appropriate displayENTER

For further details concerning the display types see Process visualization at page B-14
In all cases the Display explorer with the names of all available displays comes up. Double
clicking the required display name selects the display.

In the Display explorer, a quick selection is possible by entering the first letter of the
tag or of the display name.

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B 7.2 Display selection using the context menu

The Display selection via the context menu is a fast alternative for calling up displays. In ad-
dition to general displays, it is also possible to directly select the displays assigned to the
tag.

Select tag  Call up context menu  Select appropriate display

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In the context menu, you will find the following displays:

General displays
(Overv.) Overview display
(Sys.) System display
(Msg.) Message list

Other displays
(Graphic) Graphic display This list describes the order and possible
entries. Only those entries will be displayed
(GRP) Group display
which have been assigned to the selected
(Trend) Trend display tag.
(SSL) Signal sequence log
(OPL) Operation log
(REP) Reports
(DCL) Disturbance course log
(TS) Time scheduler display
(SFC) SFC display
(Web) WEB Display

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B 7.3 Display selection from the overview display

Alternatively you can select displays via the overview display.

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In order to select a display, proceed as follows:

Left-click appropriate symbol

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate symbolENTER

B 7.4 Display selection from a graphic display

In order to be able to call up a display from a graphic display, you must first select a graphic
object for which the Show display action with the display has been configured in Control Build-
er F.

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Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate graphic objectENTER

B 7.5 Display selection with default display

It is possible to specify during the display access configuration in the Control Builder F for
each tag a so-called default display which, can be selected particularly fast for operation and
observation in order to quickly receive information concerning the status of the plant, e. g. in
case of emergency. After selecting the tag, this display will be listed in top position of the con-
text menu so that you can call it up with both the mouse and the keyboard:

Call up context menuLeft-click default display

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Only one default display can be configured per tag. The following types are available:
• Graphic display
• Trend display
• Group display
• SFC display
• Operation log
• Signal sequence log
• Disturbance course log
• Time scheduler display
• WEB display

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B 7.6 Quick Select window

B 7.6.1 Overview

The Quick Select window allows you to configure a quick access to your favorite displays,
trends, logs and so on, thus optimizing DigiVis for you way of working.

The Quick Select window can be called up as an additional dialog box on the screen. This di-
alog box contains a set of buttons. Each of these buttons can be configured to call up any dis-
play. In the following text, the term display is used as generic term for all displays that can be
selected in DigiVis: graphic, group, WEB, and trend displays, logs as well as the overview or
system display, the message list, all faceplates, the SFC displays and time scheduler displays.
For each button in the Quick Select window it is also possible to assign any keystroke from
the keyboard to each function. Therefore, the function keys F1 to F12 are available for configu-
ration - as single keystroke as well as in combination with the CTRL, SHIFT or ALT key. Further-
more, the ASCII keys – with or without the SHIFT key - can be used in combination with the
CTRL or ALT key. In the following text, all these keystroke combinations are called shortcuts.

For key assignment purposes it is also possible to define those combined keystrokes,
which are normally pre-assigned to the system (F1 for Help, CTRL+F5 for the Tag list),
thus deleting the pre-assignments. There will be no system warning in such cases!
Configuration of the Quick Select window is performed in DigiVis. Each Security Lock user
selects their own favorite display. Existing configurations can be imported and exported.

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Each display that is assigned to a button is represented by a symbol and text on the corres-
ponding button.

B 7.6.2 Calling up the Quick Select window

There are several ways to call up the Quick Select window.

Via the toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon

Via the menu

ToolsQuick Select

Via a shortcut

CTRL + Q

This window is displayed in the operating area, and can be moved freely by the operator over
the whole operating area below the message line.

B 7.6.3 Exiting the Quick Select window

The Quick Select window is closed with each call of a display. You can also select the Close
menu option or click outside this window in order to close the Quick Select window.

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B 7.6.4 Scope of the Quick Select window

The configuration of the Quick Select window is according to the current Security Lock user.
If Security Lock has not been installed, the user NOLOCK is used.
The Quick Select window is not part of a special project, but rather belongs to an operator
station. In this way there will be no modifications when loading a new project or a whole station
from Control Builder F.

B 7.6.5 Saving the Configuration of the Quick Select window

Every time the dialog box is closed, the Quick Select window configuration is automatically
saved in the file <user name>.Qck. This file is stored in the default project directory: <Freel-
ance_installation_folder>\export\qselect.

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B 7.6.6 Functions of the Quick Select window

All functions described for the Quick Select window can be called up from its context menu:

Right-click on any position in the dialog box (do not position mouse pointer on buttons!)

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Clear function keys All assignments of the function keys (shortcuts) will be deleted.
All functions of the soft buttons remain unchanged.

Delete all All user-made assignments for the buttons and shortcuts will be de-
leted.

If you select Clear function keys or Delete all, all standard keyboard assignments of the
function keys, which had been pre-assigned for the use of the menu and the display, will
then be available again.
Size The Quick Select window includes up to 6x6 buttons. Proceed as described be-
low to configure the size of the button field:

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The default size is 6x4. The buttons are consecutively numbered from 1 to 36.

Export To make the configuration available for other PCs, this menu item can be used
to store configuration data in the folder
<Freelance_installation_folder>\export\qselect. as file ‘<username>.qck’.

Import The file ‘<username>.qck’ will be imported from the folder <Freel-
ance_installation_folder>\export\qselect. If a configuration is already availa-
ble on the operator station for the Quick Select window, a security dialog will
ask you if you really want to delete the current configuration.

B 7.6.7 Functions of a specific button

Proceed as follows to open the context menu for a button:

Right-click appropriate button

SHIFT + F10

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Undo The last button configuration will be undone.

Assign current display The display currently shown is assigned to the selected button.

Assign current faceplate The currently shown faceplate is assigned to the selected button.

Delete The assignment of the selected button is deleted. Pressing this

button will no longer call up a display.

Cut The configuration of the selected button is deleted and stored in

the clipboard.

Copy The configuration of the selected button is stored in the clipboard.

Paste The content of the clipboard is assigned to the selected button.

Properties A new dialog box with the characteristic data of a Quick Select
button will be opened where you can specify additional properties.

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Display name Enter the name of the display or a tag in the edit field. With the check box
you have to indicate whether the name should be interpreted as a display
or a tag name

Some displays – e.g. system display, message list – do not have any name. Such a dis-
play can only be linked to a Quick Select button by opening it and then calling up the
Assign current display menu.

If the specified display is not found, a dialog box will be displayed:

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By confirming this dialog with Yes it is possible to specify a Quick Select Window for future use
or e.g. another operator station.

Button text Any text can be entered to be shown on the selected button.

Short cut Instead of using the Quick Select buttons, the linked display can also be
called up via the keyboard. By pressing an appropriate combination of keys
from the keyboard, this key combination is entered as the short cut of this
button.
You can call up the assigned display at any time using this combined keys-
troke.

Caution! For key assignment purposes it is also possible to define those com-
bined keystrokes, which are normally pre-assigned to the system (F1 for Help,
CTRL + F5 for Tag list), thus deleting the pre-assignments. There will be no system
warning in such cases!

ToolTip text You can enter any text in the edit field.

ToolTip only Tooltip text will be displayed as follows

<Display name>, <Shortcut> <Tooltip text>
e.g. <Reactor> <ALT + F8> <Plant display>

only the entered tooltip text will be displayed.

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Contents

C 1 General Description – Messages and Hints .........................................................C-5

C 1.1 Message Types.........................................................................................................C-5
C 1.2 Priority Levels ...........................................................................................................C-6
C 1.3 Acknowledgment of Messages .................................................................................C-6
C 1.3.1 Types of Acknowledgment ........................................................................................C-6
C 1.3.2 Acknowledgment Levels ...........................................................................................C-7
C 1.3.3 Acknowledgment in the Message Line and Message List ........................................C-8
C 1.3.4 Acknowledgment in the Hint List ...............................................................................C-9
C 1.4 Messages with Sound Files ....................................................................................C-10

C 2 Message Line ........................................................................................................C-12

C 2.1 Structure .................................................................................................................C-12
C 2.1.1 Standard View.........................................................................................................C-13
C 2.1.2 Plant View ...............................................................................................................C-14
C 2.1.3 List View..................................................................................................................C-14
C 2.2 Operating the Message Line ...................................................................................C-15
C 2.2.1 Selecting a Message...............................................................................................C-15
C 2.2.2 Calling up Faceplates .............................................................................................C-15
C 2.2.3 Calling up Assigned Displays .................................................................................C-15
C 2.2.4 Point Acknowledging- or Visually Acknowledging Messages .................................C-16
C 2.2.5 Switching off the Horn .............................................................................................C-16
C 2.2.6 Opening the Hint List ..............................................................................................C-17

C 3 Message List .........................................................................................................C-17

C 3.1 Calling up the Message List ....................................................................................C-18
C 3.2 Structure .................................................................................................................C-20
C 3.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................C-20
C 3.2.2 Header ....................................................................................................................C-20
C 3.2.3 List with Messages..................................................................................................C-21
C 3.2.4 Operate Menu .........................................................................................................C-23
C 3.2.5 Operating Element Area .........................................................................................C-23
C 3.2.6 Identifying messages with configured sound files ...................................................C-24
C 3.2.7 Display of Different Priority Levels ..........................................................................C-24
C 3.2.8 Display of the Incoming / Outgoing Status ..............................................................C-24
C 3.3 Operation ................................................................................................................C-25
C 3.3.1 Calling up Faceplates .............................................................................................C-25
C 3.3.2 Calling up Assigned Displays .................................................................................C-26
C 3.3.3 Acknowledge Messages by Page ...........................................................................C-26
C 3.3.4 Acknowledge Messages by Block...........................................................................C-26

C 4 Hint List..................................................................................................................C-27
C 4.1 Call-up.....................................................................................................................C-27
C 4.2 Structure .................................................................................................................C-28
C 4.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................C-28
C 4.2.2 Header ....................................................................................................................C-28

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C 4.2.3 List with Hints ......................................................................................................... C-29

C 4.2.4 Operate Menu......................................................................................................... C-31
C 4.2.5 Operating Element Area ......................................................................................... C-31
C 4.3 Operation ................................................................................................................ C-32
C 4.3.1 Calling up Faceplates ............................................................................................. C-32
C 4.3.2 Calling up Assigned Displays ................................................................................. C-32
C 4.3.3 Acknowledge Hints by Page ................................................................................... C-32
C 4.3.4 Acknowledge Hints by Block .................................................................................. C-33

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C 1 General Description – Messages and Hints

Errors and certain state deviations in the Freelance-System are signaled by optical and acous-
tic messages.
The Freelance system makes available the message types system message, fault message,
switch message, hint and hint message. These message types are sorted according to their
importance to the process into different priority levels, one system level (divided into the
three groups S1–S3) and five user levels (1–5).
During the configuration with Control Builder F every priority level is assigned a specific ac-
knowledgement strategy. The acknowledgment strategy defines how the operator at the op-
erator station has to acknowledge the messages.
Messages and hints are displayed in the message line, message list, and hint list and can be
acknowledged from the respective location, except for the plant view. In addition, the messag-
es can be acknowledged via the context menu of the assigned faceplate and in a graphic dis-
play.

C 1.1 Message Types

In the Freelance system, messages are divided into the following message types according to
their importance to the process:

System messages
System messages have the highest priority level and are subdivided into three message
groups S1 to S3. These messages cannot be configured or changed by the user. System
messages are used to indicate fault states of the system (hardware) itself.

Fault messages
Fault messages are at priority levels 1 to 3. Messages of this priority level are used, for ex-
ample, to signal that a limit value has been exceeded.

Switch messages
Switch messages are at priority level 4. Messages of this type are used to indicate switch
events, e.g. Valve open/closed.
Hints
For every message of type fault message and switch message a hint for the user can be con-
figured in Control Builder F. A hint of this kind gives the operator the cause of the message,

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options for eliminating the process anomaly and, if necessary, further hints for operation. Hints
appear only in the hint list.
Hint messages
These are at priority level 5. They appear only in the hint list and are purely for the operator’s
information.

C 1.2 Priority Levels

Messages generated by the process stations can be of varying importance for the smooth op-
eration of a process. The Freelance system provides six different priority levels for messages.
Four display colors are assigned to these priority levels:

Priority level Message type Display color

S1, S2, S3 System message blue
1 Fault message red
2 Fault message orange
3 Fault message yellow
4 Switch message yellow
5 Hint message white or yellow *

*) A hint message is shown with white background, if the hint does not belong to an alarm or
if the accompanying alarm is inactive.
A hint message is shown with yellow background, if the accompanying alarm is inactive.

The same color is used to indicate the priority level of a message in the message line,
message list and faceplates.

C 1.3 Acknowledgment of Messages

C 1.3.1 Types of Acknowledgment

Two types of message acknowledgment are possible: visual acknowledgment and point
acknowledgment.

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Visual acknowledgment does not replace point acknowledgment; it is an additional

function.

Visual acknowledgment
With visual acknowledgment the message are marked as "viewed". This type of acknowl-
edgment has no effect on the current state of the message in the process station. It is availa-
ble in the message line and the hint list.

By visual acknowledgment in the message line all listed entries are deleted. However, they are
still present in the message list. Through acknowledgment in the hint list the hint or hint mes-
sage is marked as acknowledged. Acknowledging a hint does not affect the acknowledgement
status of the associated message.
Visual acknowledgement is limited the operator station where it has been performed.

Point acknowledgment
This type of acknowledgment is available in the message list, faceplates, and graphic displays.
If configured accordingly, it is also available in the message line. It performs an acknowledg-
ment of the message in the process station. This changes the status of the message. Point
acknowledgement has an effect throughout the system, as it is broadcast from the process
station to all operator stations connected.

C 1.3.2 Acknowledgment Levels

The acknowledgment strategy encompasses three different acknowledgment levels (acknowl-

edgment levels 1–3).

Level 1
This is the highest acknowledgment level. Messages with this acknowledgement level must be
acknowledged for incoming and outgoing messages.
Level 2
Message of this level must only be acknowledged if they are incoming.
Level 3
These messages need not be acknowledged.
A message is labeled incoming when the situation that caused it has just occurred. The mes-
sage is newly added to the message line and the message list.

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Example:
A message generated when a process value exceeds its limit will be considered as incoming
until the value returns to the "normal range."
A message is labeled outgoing when the situation that caused it is no longer active. In some
cases, acknowledgment must be used to remove these messages from the message line and
the message list.

A message generated when a process value exceeds its limit is considered as outgoing when
the associated is in the "normal range".

C 1.3.3 Acknowledgment in the Message Line and Message List

Depending on the configuration, visual acknowledgment or point acknowledgment are

available in the message line. The active acknowledgement type can be recognized by the fol-
lowing symbols:

Visual acknowledgement of message

Point acknowledgement of message

Only point acknowledgment is available in the message list. The appropriate buttons can be
found in the operation line.

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This type of acknowledgment affects the message status. Possible combinations are:

Ac- Message Message Message Message Message

know- incoming incoming outgoing outgoing outgoing
ledge not ack- acknowl. not ack- acknowl. acknowl.
ment nowl. once nowl. once twice
level
1 Full symbol Full symbol Empty sym- Empty sym- Not visible
flashing static bol flashing bol static
2 Full symbol Full symbol Empty sym- Not visible Not visible
flashing static bol flashing
3 Full symbol Not visible Not visible Not visible Not visible
flashing

An incoming message is active in the process station.

An outgoing message is no longer active in the process station.
The full symbol is displayed at the left in the message list. It is displayed as white or black
text on a colored background. The background color depends on the priority.
The empty symbol is also displayed at the left in the message list. It is displayed as colored
text on a gray background. The text color (number and sign) depends on the priority.

C 1.3.4 Acknowledgment in the Hint List

The hint list only features visual acknowledgment. Visual acknowledgment does not affect
the appearance of the messages or their acknowledgment level in the message list. The ap-
pearance of hints depends on the visual acknowledgment and state of the messages.

Message incoming Message incoming Message outgoing Message outgoing

and not acknowl. and acknowl. and not acknowl. and acknowl.
Black text on yellow White text on black Black text on white Not visible
background background background

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C 1.4 Messages with Sound Files

More than one sound file can be configured for every individual process message as well as,
generally, for message priorities. These sound files are played one after another without any
interval, and are therefore treated below as a single sound file.
The sound files for a message priority can be played when the status changes from inactive to
active and vice versa. The sound file for a specific process message is triggered when the
message status changes from inactive to active.
There are three different options for processing the sound files in the operator station:
· priority-controlled, oldest message,
· priority-controlled, newest message,
• chronological order.

One of the above options is chosen in Control Builder F during the configuration process.
The following section provides more information about the processing of sound files:

Priority-controlled, Oldest or Newest Message

As well as being added to the message list, for the period of time during which the sound file of
a message is being played back all messages received at the operator station are stored in a
cache. When the playback of the sound file is completed, the newly-received messages are
checked and the next sound file to be played as per configuration is determined. If there is no
"more important" message in the cache, the last sound file is played back again. Once the
sound file has been played, the message entry is deleted from the cache and the sound file
from the next message to appear is output.
The current sound file is rejected in favor of the sound file of a newly-received message in the
operator station if the latter is "more important" according to the following criteria:
A) Incoming message status
An incoming message (state transition from inactive to active) is more important than an
outgoing message (changing from active to inactive).
B) Higher message priority
The message priorities in order of increasing "importance": 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, S3, S2, S1.
C) Customized sound file
An individually configured sound file is more important than the ones configured for the
priority.
D) Time
· newest message: a new message is more important than an existing message.

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· oldest message: in the event of the same importance according to criteria A–C, the
sound file of the oldest message is played again.

The HORN OFF button or F12 key can be used to terminate output of the current sound file and
to clear the sound cache.

Chronological order
In addition to being added to the message list, all incoming messages (message status
changed from inactive to active) are stored in a cache in the correct chronological order. Out-
going messages are not processed.
The configured sound file of a message from the cache is output once. Once the sound file
has been played, the message entry is deleted from the cache and the sound file from the next
message to appear is output.

This sequence of sound files, which is determined by the system, can be interrupted through
an operator action. You can select a message in the message list and start the configured
sound file. After the current sound file has finished playing, this user-chosen file is played
without any effect on the sound cache. Once the sound file has been played, the next file to
play is then determined according to the configured algorithm.

If the sound file to be played is not available, this will trigger a system message (priority S1),
and an entry will be created in the Windows events log. If the sound file for a priority S1 mes-
sage is not found, this will only trigger the creation of an entry in the Windows events

The configured message filter is applied to the playing of sound files.

The sound files are not loaded by Control Builder F. The files must be copied manually
into the following predefined folder on the DigiVis PC:
<DigiVis_Installation_folder>\wave

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C 2 Message Line

The message line indicates any process problem as a message.

The message line is at the top of the screen. This display area cannot be overlaid by other
windows and, thus, is always visible.

C 2.1 Structure

The messages occurring can be displayed in three different view types. The view is changed
via the toolbar. The following three symbols are available on the right hand side of the toolbar:

The desired view can also be selected via the View menu. The range of available views
may be limited by settings made in Control Builder F.

Standard view
Indicates each message in a separate field.

Plant view
Displays for each plant area the associated number of messages.

List view
Shows the four most important messages of the message list.

The following overview shows all possible components of the message line, depending on the
selected view:

This button is active, when messages with pre-configured hints are

received. By clicking the left mouse button the hint list is shown.

If no hint is active, this button is shown with white background.

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Message fields
These fields show the following information:

• Standard view: the received messages

• Plant view: the plant areas and their number of messages
• List view: a list with the four most important messages

If more message than can be displayed on the screen exist, this field is
highlighted yellow. The field is not available in the plant view.
The number indicated is the number of all active messages in this op-
erator station. This field is not shown in the plant view.
Visual acknowledgment or normal acknowledgment, depending on the
configuration. This button is not available in the plant view.

The control room or field horn is shown in color, when it is in operation.

It can be switched off using this button.

The next sections provide more information about the different views.

C 2.1.1 Standard View

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Each alarm is indicated in its own separate field. The tooltip for this field contains the same in-
formation as the message list.
By default, this message line view shows fourteen fields for the indication of messages. All
fields are identical in size, so that the number of fields can vary depending on the screen reso-
lution.
The message field display provides two lines: The first line contains the name and tag and the
second one the associated configured message.

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Moreover, the message line contains the field for the display of the message line overflow, the
field with the number of all messages in the message list, the button for acknowledging the
displayed messages (i.e. the button for visual acknowledgment or the button for point ac-
knowledgment, depending on the configuration), and the button to switch off the signal horn.

Via the ABB button you can switch to the hint list. In the hint list you obtain hints about the
messages issued, if they have been configured in Control Builder F and hints are present.

It is recommended to use visual acknowledgment for this view. This allows you to empty the
message line upon a quick check of the alarm priority and to recognize newly occurring alarms
immediately.

If you choose point acknowledgment for the message line, you should use the type of configu-
ration where the latest alarms appear in the top left corner. This also allows you to quickly rec-
ognize newly occurring alarms.
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Each plant area is displayed in a separate field. In addition to that, a plant area called No Area
is displayed. All messages of those tags which have not been assigned to a specific plant area
are assigned to this area. There is also a field called System, where all system messages can
be found.
Information about the most important messages is shown as a tooltip for each area. The most
important message also determines the color and blinking state of the button.
When you click a plant area, the display area shows the message list of this plant area. Via the
ABB button you can switch to the hint list.

C 2.1.3 List View

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This view shows a list of the four most important alarm messages. The information about the
messages corresponds to the information in the message list.
Moreover, the message line contains the field for the display of the message line overflow, the
field with the number of all messages in the message list, the button for acknowledging the
displayed messages, and the button to switch off the signal horn. Via the ABB button you can
switch to the hint list.

C 2.2 Operating the Message Line

C 2.2.1 Selecting a Message

Left-click message

C 2.2.2 Calling up Faceplates

Double-click message (only possible in the standard view)

Call up context menu of message  Left-click associated faceplate

Select message  ENTER (only possible in the standard view)

C 2.2.3 Calling up Assigned Displays

Right-click message  Left-click appropriate display

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C 2.2.4 Point Acknowledging- or Visually Acknowledging Messages

Selecting the button Point-acknowledge message or Visually acknowledge message in the

standard view point-acknowledges or visually acknowledges all messages in the message
line. In the list view, there are two possibilities: If a message has been selected, only this mes-
sage is acknowledged. Otherwise, all visible messages are acknowledged. If the overflow field
is displayed with a yellow background, the subsequent messages are displayed after operating
button Point-acknowledge message or Visually acknowledge message.

Left-click or

Set focus to message line with ALT + ↑  Press key A or ALT + A

Visual acknowledgment has no effect on messages in the message list!

C 2.2.5 Switching off the Horn

Whether or not the field horn is turned off with the control room horn or by a separately confi-
gured binary signal is a configuration option. Furthermore, it is defined in the configuration of
each control station if acknowledgement of the field horn causes the control room horn to be
turned off.

Left-click

Operate  Horn off

Set focus to message line with ALT + ↑  Press key O, ALT + O, or F12

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C 2.2.6 Opening the Hint List

The hint list shows hints about the issued messages.

The button is only active when current hints or hint messages are available in this oper-
ator station.

Left-click

Set focus to message line with ALT + ↑  Press key H or ALT + H

C 3 Message List

The message list contains all system messages (priority S1 to S3) and all process messages
of priority levels 1 to 4. Dependent upon the parameters set for the message configuration in
Control Builder F, the oldest message can be shown either at the top or the bottom of the list.
Additionally, the Control Builder F configuration defines whether the message display from cer-
tain process stations or plant areas or messages of a specific priority is to be suppressed.

The maximum number of messages depends upon the parameter for the length of the
message list. It can be between 10 and 2000 messages.

In order to be able to call the individual message lists (for different plant areas) you can
change the priority filter presetting. Once you have changed the priority filter settings in a mes-
sage list, you can select if this new setting is to be used again when you call up the message
list the next time or if you want the settings to be reset.

Tools  Options

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ALT  T  P

In the following dialog you determine which priority filter presetting is to be valid. You can
choose between the settings use last and select all.

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C 3.1 Calling up the Message List

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Left-click toolbar icon

Display  Message list

Call up context menu  Message List (Msg.)

Clicking this symbol always calls up the entire message list with all messages from all plant
areas.

Additionally, it is possible to call up the plant-specific message lists. They can be called from
the message line of the respective plant view, only. The plant area filters are set accordingly
and ensure, that only that plant area is selected.

The priority-presettings are used for invoking different message lists.

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C 3.2 Structure

C 3.2.1 Overview

The message list consists of a header, the list with the actual messages, and the operating
element area with four buttons and a checkbox.

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C 3.2.2 Header

The header contains information about the message list. The total number of messages is in-
dicated on the left hand side. On the right hand side, colored boxes indicate if any messages
exist outside the currently displayed page. If a box is highlighted with its priority color, mes-
sages of that priority are not visible on the screen.
Several checkboxes are available to filter the messages. When you select a checkbox, the as-
sociated messages are shown. If you tick or untick the non-indented checkbox on top of a list,
all indented checkboxes under it are at the same time ticked/unticked.

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The following options are available:

Priority Apart from selecting all messages, messages assigned to a
certain priority level can be hidden.
System message Apart from selecting all messages, messages assigned to
certain system messages can be hidden.
Area Apart from selecting all messages, messages assigned to a
certain plant area can be hidden.

The messages are filtered as follows:

Left-click appropriate option

Operate  Select filter  Select level

ALT  O  Use CURSOR KEYS to select filterENTERUse CURSOR KEYS or appropriate

NUMBER KEYS to
select level

Focus in display area  Use TAB KEY to select checkbox  Use SPACE BAR to toggle
checkbox
If there are more messages than can be displayed in the display area, this is indicated by a
scroll bar on the right edge of the area. The assigned priorities or assigned system messages
of the messages in the non visible display area are shown under Further messages by a color
code. The color corresponds to the priority level.

C 3.2.3 List with Messages

Messages can be displayed in value format or long format. The formats differ in the type of
information presented to the operator. For system messages only a fixed display format is
available.
The following overview shows the explanations for the individual formats. The terms used are
explained below the overview table.

Value Sound Priority Time Area Tag name S-Text ST-Text M-value, Type Date
Dim.

Long text Sound Priority Time Area Tag name S-Text L-Text ST-Text Date

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Long text/Mess. type Sound Priority Time Area Tag name S-Text L-Text Type Date

System message Sound Group Time Area Tag name Fault text Date

Sound Field specifying whether the message is associated with a configured

sound file. Only those messages are marked with a sound symbol for
which a sound file has been configured in the function block configuration.
General sound configurations for all messages of the same priority in the
local message configuration are not visualized here.
Priority Priority of the message with sign for incoming (+) or outgoing (–). Indicates
the priority level by appropriate digit and associated color.
Group System message group, specified by system (S1–S3).
Time Time of occurrence of the message. The resolution is 1/1000s.
Area Plant area to which the tag name is allocated.
Tag Description of the tag which triggered this message.
name
S-Text Short text for the tag.
L-Text Long text for the tag.
ST-Text Status text of the message.
M-value Measured value registered when the message was generated, e.g. limit
value.
Dim Dimension of the measured value.
Type Every message has a message type. For limit values, the message type is
the limit value type (e.g. HH for the second high limit value).
Date Only shown with the first message and after a date change. A date change
is indicated by a horizontal red line.

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C 3.2.4 Operate Menu

The Operate menu for the message list contains the following menu items:

Operate Priority filter

System message filter

Area filter

Acknowledge block

Acknowledge page

Play sound file

Stop sound file

Horn off

Long format

C 3.2.5 Operating Element Area

The operating element area contains the followings buttons:

Acknowledge page: Point-acknowledges all messages visible in the

display area.

Acknowledge block: Point-acknowledges all messages that are selected in

the display area.

Play sound file: Plays the sound file configured for a message.

The button PLAY SOUND FILE can only be activated when an sound
file has been configured for the selected message. Once the button has
been pressed, the selected sound file is played cyclically.

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Stop sound file: Stops playing the sound file.

With the check boxes Format: Value, Format: Long text and Format: Long text/Message type
the appearance of the process messages are changed. See also List with Messages ,
Page C-21 .

When the format is changed, any empty lines in the list are

C 3.2.6 Identifying messages with configured sound files

For messages, sound files can be configured. Messages with configured sound files are identi-
fied in the message list by the following symbol:

The allocated sound file can also be started manually.

C 3.2.7 Display of Different Priority Levels

The different priority levels are displayed at the beginning of each list entry. The following
symbols are used:

The priority levels differ in background color and the appropriate

digit.

C 3.2.8 Display of the Incoming / Outgoing Status

The priority level of a message is indicated with a sign. The sign indicates the incoming (+) or
outgoing (–) status of the message.

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Incoming messages can also be recognized by their colored background. Outgoing messages
are marked by colored text on a gray background. The symbol of unacknowledged messages
is shown in color and is flashing.

C 3.3 Operation

C 3.3.1 Calling up Faceplates

After selecting the message of a tag, the associated faceplate can be called up.

Double-click message

Call up context menu of message  Left-click associated faceplate

Set focus to message list with ALT + ↓  Use CURSOR KEYS to select message  Use
SPACE BAR to select message  ENTER

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C 3.3.2 Calling up Assigned Displays

After selecting the message of a tag via the context menu, the displays assigned to this tag
can be called up.

Call up context menu of message  Left-click appropriate display

Use CURSOR KEYS to select message  Use Space bar to select messageSHIFT + F10
 Select display

C 3.3.3 Acknowledge Messages by Page

All messages on the current page of the message list will be point-acknowledged.

In operating element area: Left-click

Operate  Acknowledge page

ALT  O  C

C 3.3.4 Acknowledge Messages by Block

All selected messages are point-acknowledged.

Select messagesIn operating element area: Left-click

Select messages  Operate  Acknowledge block

Select messages  ALT  O  B

To provide a better overview, the gaps of the outgoing or deleted message in the display
area are only filled when the message list is scrolled. You can also press the button

to refresh the currently seen list. All gaps are closed then.

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C 4 Hint ListEach operator station has a hint list. In the hint list you obtain hints
about the messages issued, if they have been configured in Control Builder F.

When configuring the hint list, the configurator defines in Control Builder F whether only the
hints concerning the process messages of priority 1 to 4 or also the hints with message priority
5 are displayed. The hint list can be configured to show the latest hints either at the top or the
bottom of the list.

C 4.1 Call-up

The button for the hint list in the toolbar is active, if one or more hints or hint messages
are active.

Left-click toolbar icon

In message line: Left-click

Display  Hint list

Set focus to message line with ALT + ↑  Press key H or ALT + H

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C 4.2 Structure

C 4.2.1 Overview

The hint list consists of a header, the list with the actual hints, and the operating element area
with three buttons.

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C 4.2.2 Header

The header contains information about the hint list. The total number of hints is indicated on
the left hand side. On the right hand side, priority boxes show whether hints overflow the cur-
rent page. If a box is highlighted with its priority color, hints of that priority are not visible on the
screen.
Several checkboxes are available to filter the hints. When you select a checkbox, the asso-
ciated hint is shown.

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You can choose one of the following options:

Priority Apart from selecting all messages, hints assigned to a
certain priority level can be hidden.
Area Apart from selecting all messages, hints assigned to a
certain plant area can be hidden.

The messages are filtered as follows:

Left-click appropriate option

OperateSelect filterSelect level

ALT  O  Use CURSOR KEYS to select filter  ENTER  Use CURSOR KEYS or appropriate
NUMBER KEYSto select level

Focus in display area  Use TAB KEY to select checkbox  Use SPACE BAR to toggle
checkbox
If there are more hints than can be displayed in the display area, this is indicated by a scroll
bar on the right edge of the area. The assigned priorities of the hints in the non visible display
area is shown under Further messages by a color code. The color corresponds to the priority
level.

C 4.2.3 List with Hints

All hints in the hint list are displayed in a uniform three line format.

Example:

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The following information is available:

Line 1: Time Text
Line 2: Tag name Text
Line 3: Image name Text

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The time field can be highlighted in yellow. Then the message has incoming status. If it is on
a white background, it has outgoing status.
Time Time stamp of occurrence of the message. The resolution is 1 ms.
Tag name Description of the tag which triggered this message.
Text Hint text (up to three lines) configured for the message.
Image name The display assigned to the hint. .

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C 4.2.4 Operate Menu

The Operate menu for the hint list contains the following menu items:

Operate Priority filter

Area filter

Acknowledge
block

Acknowledge pa-
ge

Image

C 4.2.5 Operating Element Area

The operating element area contains the followings buttons:

Acknowledge page: Visually acknowledges all hints visible in the

display area

Acknowledge block: Visually acknowledges all hints that are marked in the dis-
play area

Image: Calls up the display configured for a hint

The IMAGE button is only active, if a display was configured for a hint in
Control Builder F.

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C 4.3 Operation

C 4.3.1 Calling up Faceplates

After selecting the hint of a tag, the associated faceplate can be called up.

Double-click hint

Call up context menu  Left-click tag name

Set focus to hint list with ALT + ↓  Use CURSOR KEYS to select hint  Use SPACE BAR to
select hintENTER

C 4.3.2 Calling up Assigned Displays

After selecting the hint of a tag via the context menu, the displays assigned to this tag can be
called up.

Call up context menu of hint  Left-click appropriate display

Use CURSOR KEYS to select hint  Use SPACE BAR to select hint  SHIFT + F10  Select
display

C 4.3.3 Acknowledge Hints by Page

The acknowledgment of hints in the hint list is a visual acknowledgment only. It does
not affect the display of messages in the message list.

In operating element area: Left-click

Operate  Acknowledge page

ALT  B  C

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C 4.3.4 Acknowledge Hints by Block

All selected hints will be acknowledged.

Select hints  In operating element area: Left-click

Select hints  Operation  Acknowledge block

Select hints  ALT  O  B

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Contents

D Overview Display D-1

D 1 General Description – Overview Display ..............................................................D-5

D 2 Calling up an Overview Display .............................................................................D-5

D 2.1 Calling up an Overview Display via the Toolbar .......................................................D-5
D 2.2 Calling up an Overview Display via the Display Menu Item ......................................D-5
D 2.3 Calling up an Overview Display via the Context Menu .............................................D-5
D 2.4 Calling up an Overview Display via the Graphic Display ..........................................D-6

D 3 Operation in the Overview Display ........................................................................D-6

D 3.1 Display Selection from the Overview Display ...........................................................D-6

D 4 Symbols for Individual Display Types ..................................................................D-7

D 5 Dynamics in the Group Display Symbol ...............................................................D-8

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D 1 General Description – Overview Display

The process information from the whole plant can be presented in concentrated form in the
overview display.
One overview display can be configured for each Freelance operator station. When configur-
ing the operator station, you can specify whether the default display or a user-configured dis-
play is to be used as the overview display.
In the standard overview display the following display types can be selected: group display,
trend display, graphic display, time scheduler display, SFC display and WEB-display. Logs can
also be called up directly from the overview display. An overview display comprises 16 lines of
6 columns; therefore up to 96 entries can be configured.

D 2 Calling up an Overview Display

D 2.1 Calling up an Overview Display via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon

D 2.2 Calling up an Overview Display via the Display Menu Item

Display  Overview display

Alt + D  V

D 2.3 Calling up an Overview Display via the Context Menu

Call up context menu Select Overview display

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D 2.4 Calling up an Overview Display via the Graphic Display

Left-click accordingly configured graphic object

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate graphic object  ENTER

D 3 Operation in the Overview Display

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If you want to see an area of the overview display currently not shown, move the scrollbar on
the right hand side of the screen.

D 3.1 Display Selection from the Overview Display

Left-click a display type symbol (group display, trend display, etc.)

Use CURSOR KEYS to select a display type symbol  ENTER

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D 4 Symbols for Individual Display Types

Group display Graphic display

(the configured
graphic is shown
in miniature)

Trend display SFC display

Logs Excel reports

Time schedu- WEB display

ler display

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D 5 Dynamics in the Group Display Symbol

The group display symbol is the only dynamic symbol in the overview display. Even in the
overview display, this symbol makes it possible to gain rough information on the types and sta-
tuses of the tags in the subsidiary group display.

Controller IDF

Mixed Counter and

analog monitor-
ing

FPX and PLI

General Displays in red indicate that there is a message for the corresponding tag.
If a counter overflow occurs or measured values have passed out of their
measuring range, a yellow arrow is displayed for the tag in question.

Controller A bargraph depicts the control deviation in both positive and negative direc-
tions. The bar graph display normally appears in green, but if there is a
message, red is used, and if there is a discrepancy of over 25% between
setpoint and actual value, a yellow overflow arrow is shown pointing up or
down.

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IDF The small rectangle at the top, bottom or in the middle indicates the status
of the final control element (Off, Stop or On). The even smaller rectangle
above and below the center is always shown in color if a run arrow is dis-
played in the subsidiary faceplate.

Counter A bargraph indicates the current counter position or analog value. An over-
and analog flow or undershoot is indicated by a yellow arrow in the bargraph.
monitoring

Constants and There are no dynamics for these function blocks types. A gray rectangle is
user-defined displayed to mark the used area in the group display.
function blocks

FPX and PLI The Freelance PhaseX (FPX) and Phase Logic Interface (PLI) function
blocks are interfaces between the Produce IT Batch recipe package and
the Freelance process stations (controllers). The current state is indicated
by colored rectangles and their position.
For details refer to Faceplates.

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Contents

E Group Display E-1

E 1 General Description – Group Display ................................................................... E-5

E 2 Calling up the Group Display ................................................................................. E-6

E 2.1 Calling up a Group Display via the Toolbar .............................................................. E-6
E 2.2 Calling up a Group Display via the Display Menu Item ............................................. E-6
E 2.3 Calling up a Group Display via the Context Menu ...................................................... E-6
E 2.4 Group Display Selection from the Overview Display ................................................ E-6
E 2.5 Calling up a Group Display via the Graphic Display ................................................. E-7

E 3 Operating Procedures in the Group Display ........................................................ E-7

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E 1 General Description – Group Display

A group display is a collection of several faceplates. It offers the user the opportunity of displaying
related functions in one display. After selecting one of the displayed faceplates the corresponding
function is operable. The group display is assembled during configuration with Control Builder F.
In the group display, the faceplates are arranged in a grid. If it should not be possible to show all
available faceplates at the same time in the display area, a horizontal scrollbar appears under the
group display.

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E 2 Calling up the Group Display

E 2.1 Calling up a Group Display via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon In Display Explorer double-click appropriate group display

E 2.2 Calling up a Group Display via the Display Menu Item

Display  Group…  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate group display

Ctrl + F7  Use cursor keys to select appropriate group display  Enter

E 2.3 Calling up a Group Display via the Context Menu

In order to be able to call up a group display via the context menu, you must first select a tag to
which a group display has been allocated in Control Builder F using the Display access function.

Select tag  Call up context menu  Select appropriate group display

E 2.4 Group Display Selection from the Overview Display

Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

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E 2.5 Calling up a Group Display via the Graphic Display

In order to be able to call up the group display using the graphic display you must first select a
graphic object for which the Show display action with the group display has been configured in
Control Builder F.

Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate graphic object ENTER

E 3 Operating Procedures in the Group Display

You can directly operate the tags shown in the group display by clicking the appropriate facep-
late. All user actions can be performed as required, provided that this has been enabled.
Additionally, all tags of the group display are listed in the Operate menu and can be operated in
the faceplate using the hotkeys ALT + B and the CURSOR KEYS.

Further details can be found under Faceplates.

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Contents

F 1 General Description – Graphic Display................................................................. F-5

F 2 Calling up a Graphic Display ................................................................................. F-6

F 2.1 Calling up a Graphic Display via the Toolbar ............................................................ F-6
F 2.2 Calling up a Graphic Display via the Display Menu Item .......................................... F-6
F 2.3 Calling up a Graphic Display via the Context Menu.................................................. F-6
F 2.4 Calling up a Graphic Display via the Overview Display ............................................ F-6
F 2.5 Calling up a Graphic Display from another Graphic Display ..................................... F-7

F 3 Displaying a Graphic Display ................................................................................ F-8

F 3.1 Clipping Graphic Displays ......................................................................................... F-8
F 3.2 Fully Visible Graphic Display .................................................................................... F-8
F 3.3 Graphic Display Centered ......................................................................................... F-8

F 4 Operating Procedures in the Graphic Display ..................................................... F-8

F 4.1 Selecting a Display in the Graphic Display ............................................................... F-9
F 4.2 Selecting a Faceplate ............................................................................................... F-9
F 4.3 Writing Process Variables ......................................................................................... F-9
F 4.4 Acknowledging Messages ...................................................................................... F-10

F 5 Dynamic Display Elements .................................................................................. F-10

F 5.1 Displaying Analog Values ....................................................................................... F-10
F 5.2 Displaying Binary Signals ....................................................................................... F-12
F 5.3 Trend Window in the Graphic Display..................................................................... F-12

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F 1 General Description – Graphic Display

In addition to standard displays such as overview display, group displays or trend displays it is
possible to create customized graphic displays. These graphic displays can contain static and
dynamic display elements and can be designed to the requirements of the plant operator.
The static part can be, for example, the schematic structure of the plant as background
display.

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Current process data and process state information can be presented in digital or analog form
(e.g. bar graph, fill level or trend) in the required position as a dynamic foreground display
Depending on the process status the graphic symbols can be alternated, the colors or posi-
tions in the display can be changed or colors can flash.
With configurable display selection buttons and areas, a selection hierarchy for operation
can be created within the free graphic displays.
The graphic display shown here, together with a faceplate called up in addition, contains some
of the possible ways of displaying current process data in plant-specific form in the Freelance
system.

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F 2 Calling up a Graphic Display

F 2.1 Calling up a Graphic Display via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate graphic display

F 2.2 Calling up a Graphic Display via the Display Menu Item

Display  Graphic…  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate graphic display

CTRL + F6  Use CURSOR KEYS to select appropriate graphic display  ENTER

CTRL + F6  Enter first characters of graphic display name  ENTER

F 2.3 Calling up a Graphic Display via the Context Menu

In order to be able to call up a graphic display via the context menu, you must first select a tag
to which a graphic display has been allocated in Control Builder F using the Display access
function.

Select tag Call up context menu Select appropriate graphic display

F 2.4 Calling up a Graphic Display via the Overview Display

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Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

Use CURSOR or TAB KEYS to select appropriate graphic symbolENTER

F 2.5 Calling up a Graphic Display from another Graphic Display

In order to be able to call up the graphic display using another graphic display you must first
select a graphic object for which the Show display action with the graphic display has been
configured in Control Builder F.

Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate graphic objectENTER

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F 3 Displaying a Graphic Display

The display of a graphic can be configured according to the monitor screen resolution. The
available area for display of a graphic varies, for example, with different heights of the menu
and status bars. A configured graphic display designed for another resolution is scaled for dis-
play, keeping the ratio of the sides constant. Thus, either the full height or the full width of the
available area can be utilized.
These settings are available under Tools in the Graphic… group of the Options dialog box.

F 3.1 Clipping Graphic Displays

Tools  Options Clip.

The full width of the graphic is displayed in the available graphics area. Since the ratio of the
sides is not changed by scaling, the lower area of the image may be clipped.

F 3.2 Fully Visible Graphic Display

Tools  Options Fully visible

The full height of the graphic is displayed in the available graphics area. Since the ratio of the
sides is not changed by scaling, the right side of the screen may be unused.

F 3.3 Graphic Display Centered

Tools  Options  Centered

The graphic display is centered on the screen.

F 4 Operating Procedures in the Graphic Display

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In addition to the visualization of process data, each dynamic graphic object can be configured
with an action. This action is executed by a single click.

Four types of action are available for each dynamic graphic object alternatively:
• Display or log selection
• Faceplate selection
• Writing of process variables with acknowledgement of writing actions as well as cancela-
tion of writing actions
• Message acknowledgement

F 4.1 Selecting a Display in the Graphic Display

It is possible to jump to other graphic displays using a configured dynamic graphic object.
This display change is initiated by left-clicking the graphic object.

F 4.2 Selecting a Faceplate

It is possible to call up any faceplate using a configured dynamic graphic object. This facep-
late is called up by double-clicking the graphic object.

F 4.3 Writing Process Variables

Additionally, each dynamic graphic object in the graphic display offer the facility for manipulat-
ing analog and binary process variables. There are different options to manipulate process va-
riables:

• You can write a new process variable in an edit field. Confirm the writing action with OK or
ENTER.
You can cancel the writing action at any time with ESC.
• You can continuously manipulate process variables by permanently clicking graphic ele-
ments (e.g. arrow keys).
• You can manipulate process variables within a certain range by shifting a graphic element
(e.g. a cursor in a bargraph).

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F 4.4 Acknowledging Messages

As configured a single left mouse click will process an acknowledgement to a set of

messages.

F 5 Dynamic Display Elements

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F 5.1 Displaying Analog Values

Analog values can be displayed using bar graphs, fill levels, graphic object positioning and, of
course, alphanumeric displays.

Bar graph Display of analog values by filling a rectangular form, where the rec-
tangle can be filled horizontally or vertically.

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Fill area Similar to a bar graph, but the area to be filled may be of any shape.

Object position Symbols can be moved continuously in response to an analog value.

Alphanum. dis- Display of analog values in numerical form, in different sizes and
play colors.

Changing values

Left-click a settable numerical value Change value 

Controllable values can also be changed by scrolling the appropriate cursor. Subse-

quently confirm with

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate numerical value ENTER Change value ENTER

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F 5.2 Displaying Binary Signals

If configured, the color of graphic objects will change depending on the values of binary sig-
nals; depending on binary states, graphic objects may also be displayed in different positions.

F 5.3 Trend Window in the Graphic Display

The temporal progression of up to six measurement values can be followed in a trend window.
Unlike the trend display, the trend window in the graphic display does not include a history.
This means that the trend window does not start displaying curves until the graphic display is
called up.

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Operations in the trend window can always be executed via the context menu, and in some
cases via the toolbar icons – however the toolbar icons are only visible if this has been confi-
gured in Control Builder F! Below you can see the toolbar icons next to the menu items.

Call up context menu

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Select When the button with the variable name (LI704 in the example) is
clicked, the respective track is selected and can be operated in the
Operate selected track menu.

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Call up context menu Operate selected track

Here you will find all operating options of a track. The associated five buttons (bottom left
corner in the trend window ) change colors depending on the track selected in the upper left
section of the trend window – in the example red for track LI704.

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Up Shifts the selected trend upwards

Down Scrolls the selected trend downwards.

Zoom + Halves the measurement range displayed for the selected trend
(curve increases).
Zoom – Doubles the measurement range displayed for the selected
trend (curve decreases).
Show The track selected in the context window or marked in the sym-
bol is displayed in the trend window - in the example track
LI704.

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Select color Here you can modify the trend color.

Call up context menu Operate time axis

Here you can find all operating features of the time axis .
These buttons (bottom right corner in the trend window) always remain the same.

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Time scroll right >> Scrolls the selected trend to the right
(more towards the present time).
<< Time scroll left Scrolls the selected trend to the left (past).

Zoom X+ Halves the time displayed span. (spreads the curve hori-
zontally)

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Zoom X- Doubles the time displayed span.

(squeezes the curve horizontally)

The trend window in the graphics display does not save the settings specified in the
operating dialog. Each time it is called up the display commences with the originally con-
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Table of Contents

G 1 General Description – Trend Display ................................................................... G-5

G 1.1 Operate Menu .......................................................................................................... G-7

G 2 Calling up a Trend Display .................................................................................... G-8

G 2.1 Calling up a Trend Display via the Toolbar .............................................................. G-8
G 2.2 Calling up a Trend Display via the Display Menu Item ............................................ G-8
G 2.3 Calling up a Trend Display via the Context Menu .................................................... G-8
G 2.4 Calling up a Trend Display from the Overview Display ............................................ G-8
G 2.5 Calling up a Trend Display via the Graphic Display ................................................. G-9

G 3 Defining the Trend Display ................................................................................... G-9

G 3.1 Opening the Operation Dialog for User-defined Trend Displays ............................ G-10
G 3.2 Creating a New Trend Display ............................................................................... G-10
G 3.3 Saving a User-defined Trend Display .................................................................... G-13
G 3.4 Editing a Trend Display .......................................................................................... G-13
G 3.5 Deleting a Trend Display........................................................................................ G-13
G 3.6 Exporting a Trend Display...................................................................................... G-14
G 3.7 Importing a Trend Display ...................................................................................... G-14

G 4 Operations in the Trend Display ......................................................................... G-15

G 4.1 Value Area and Dialog Area .................................................................................. G-15
G 4.1.1 Selecting a Trend in the Value Area ...................................................................... G-16
G 4.1.2 Switching the Cursor On and Off ........................................................................... G-16
G 4.1.3 Setting the Color of the Trend Curve ..................................................................... G-17
G 4.1.4 Zooming the Trend Curve In/Out ........................................................................... G-17
G 4.1.5 Scrolling the Trend Curve Vertically....................................................................... G-17
G 4.1.6 Showing/hiding the Trend Curve............................................................................ G-17
G 4.1.7 Calling up Assigned Displays ................................................................................ G-18
G 4.2 Trend Area ............................................................................................................. G-18
G 4.2.1 Cursor Adjustment ................................................................................................. G-19
G 4.2.2 Scrolling the Displayed Time Range in the Trend Display ..................................... G-20
G 4.3 Scaling the Displayed Time Range in the Trend Display ....................................... G-20
G 4.4 Trend Display Options ........................................................................................... G-21
G 4.4.1 Opening the Trend Display Options Dialog............................................................ G-21
G 4.4.2 Setting and Changing Options ............................................................................... G-22
G 4.4.3 Resetting all Settings ............................................................................................. G-25
G 4.4.4 Saving the Trend File ............................................................................................. G-26

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G 1 General Description – Trend Display

A trend display is the visual representation of a trend recorder. It shows the temporal pro-
gression of analog and binary process variables as trend curves in an X-Y coordinate system,
where up to six process variables can be graphically represented in a display. Trend dis-
plays can be configured in Control Builder F and also defined by the user at the operator sta-
tion. In order for a trend display to be defined by an operator, a trend server must have been
configured in the project. In a trend display, the operator can zoom in and out, show and hide,
and scroll the display of the measured values.
There are two types of trend acquisitions: The trend server is used for the acquisition of any
variable – even for a trend from different process stations. This trend server makes all va-
riables in the project available to the trend displays in the operator stations. The minimum ac-
quisition time for this is 1 second. The trend server does not store any historical values, but
provides instantaneous values. The archives are created and stored on the operator station.
The trend acquisition block allows process values with extremely fast data changes to be
acquired directly in the process stations. Thus, the acquisition time is the same as the task
cycle time. Two types of archives are available: a short-term and a long-term archive:

Short-term Archive with Trend Acquisition Block

Upon selection of a trend display associated with a trend acquisition block the short-term histo-
ry of the individual trends is displayed. In this instant, 200 values per trend are read from the
process station. Then - per second - the 30 current process variables are wrote into the short-
term archive.

Short-term Archive with Trend Server

Upon selection of a trend display associated with the trend server, no historical data is availa-
ble yet. One value per track is read in the data acquisition cycle. When the trend display re-
mains switched off, it increases continuously due to newly acquired values. However, the
short-term history can only be saved for a short time period. After this period, older values are
cleared from the memory when new values come in. When the short-term archive with trend
server is closed, all historical data is lost.

Long-term Archive
The long-term archive contains data for the display of historical information which is older than
the short-term archive, independently whether the corresponding trend display has been in-
voked or not. For a long-term archive associated with a trend acquisition block the data is rec-
orded in a trend acquisition block of the process station. In each archiving cycle, a maximum
of 200 process values with time stamp from the process station are transferred to the long-
term archive. The data for the long-term history is stored in the form of archives on the opera-
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FTP server. The target can also be a disk drive of an operator station. Using the DigiBrowse
add-on, files can later be displayed and converted into CSV format for further processing.
For data acquisition with a trend server, the process data is read in the configured cycle time
of the trend server, and saved in the operator station. Long-term archiving corresponds to the
long-term archiving of the trend from an acquisition block, with the exception that only one val-
ue per track is archived with each archiving cycle.

Although the number of trend server based long-term trends is not limited by configura-
tion, it depends on the PC’s performance capacity. Missing parts of tracks or a sluggish
DigiVis reaction – even as far as reaching inoperability – may indicate that the system is
overloaded. In this case, it is recommended to reduce the number of long-term archives
or increase the archiving cylce (acquisition cycle).

Start-up Characteristics
After changes have been made in Control Builder F and downloaded to DigiVis, the trend dis-
play appears with the configured values. Previous, user-made changes regading the display
characteristics are lost. The default setting is used instead. Changes made by the operator af-
ter the download in DigiVis for visualization are stored. The next time it is called up, the trend
display appears again with these settings until the next download to the same trend.

If the system time is set back by a time greater than the trend acquisition cycle (i.e. task
cycle time * scan-down factor), the current trend archive file is closed and a new one is
created.

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G 1.1 Operate Menu

The Operate menu for the trend display contains the following menu items:
Operat Select
e
Operate selected track Up
Down
Zoom +
Zoom -
Show
Select color
Select marker
Operate time axis Time scroll right >>
Time scroll right >
< Time scroll left
<< Time scroll left
Zoom +
Zoom -
Cursor >
< Cursor
Options...
Reset
File transfer

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G 2 Calling up a Trend Display

G 2.1 Calling up a Trend Display via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon In Display Explorer double-click appropriate trend display

G 2.2 Calling up a Trend Display via the Display Menu Item

Display  Trend…  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate trend display

CTRL + F8  Use CURSOR KEYS to select appropriate trend display  ENTER

G 2.3 Calling up a Trend Display via the Context Menu

To be able to call up a trend display via the context menu, you must first select a tag to which
a trend display has been allocated in Control Builder F using the Display access function.

Select tag  Call up context menu  Select appropriate trend display

G 2.4 Calling up a Trend Display from the Overview Display

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Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

Use CURSOR or TAB KEYS to select appropriate trend display symbol  ENTER

G 2.5 Calling up a Trend Display via the Graphic Display

To be able to call up a trend display using the graphic display you must first select a graphic
object for which the Show display action with the trend display has been configured in Control
Builder F.

Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate graphic object ENTER

G 3 Defining the Trend Display

In DigiVis, the operator can define up to 20 own trend displays. Every display can comprise
up to six freely definable variables of the project. A prerequisite for this operation is that a
trend server has been configured and installed in Control Builder F. User-defined trend dis-
plays are intended for short-term records / analyses or optimization related to a specific situa-
tion. If you should need the trend for a longer time period, please contact your configuration
engineer and let him configure the trend in Control Builder F.
User-defined trend displays can be changed, exported, or deleted at any time. A trend display
that was previously exported can be imported again as new display. All these operations are
carried out in the operation dialog for user-defined trend displays. In this dialog, all existing
user-defined trends are displayed.

When data is loaded from Control Builder F to an operator station, it may happen that
user-defined trend displays are deleted. It is, therefore, recommended to export your
user-defined trend displays prior to this data loading process and then re-import them if
required.

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G 3.1 Opening the Operation Dialog for User-defined Trend Displays

Left-click toolbar icon

Tools  Define trend displays

The operation dialog is opened. The list of the existing user-defined trend displays and all op-
erating options are displayed.

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G 3.2 Creating a New Trend Display

Open the operation dialog for user-defined trend displays.

Tools  Define trend display  INSERT

The new trend display is defined in the subsequent dialogs:

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Name Max. 12 characters (without spaces)

Long text Max. 30 characters for free-form text

Acquisition Tab
Display cycle time This cycle time is used for refreshing the trend display.
Sample time Cycle time for the acquisition of new trend values.
Variable Name of the variable whose values are acquired in the
trend. Pressing function key F2 displays the list of va-
riables known in the system for selection.
Name, short text, dimension These texts are displayed at the trend curve in the display.
After a variable is selected from the list, the variable name
is used as name and the first 12 characters of the variable
comment as short text. The text can be modified freely.
Allocated tag Each trend curve may have a tag allocated to it. Using the
F2 function key the available tags are displayed in a list for
selection.

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Archive Tab
On this tab you define whether and how trend data is to be archived.

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Enable archiving The trend data is archived.

Delete old archive The old archive is deleted when the operator station
is rebooted (DigiVis restarted).
If no active archiving has been set up, a single arc-
hive file (in the form of a ring buffer) of fixed size is
created for each trend display on the operator sta-
tion.
In the event that archives do not match following a
reboot, for instance if the number of trend curves
has changed in the interim period, the old archive is
saved as a file. The old archive files are given con-
secutive extensions from 001 to 999.
Archive name The name of the trend is entered as the archive name. This name
cannot be changed.
Archive duration Enter the archive duration according to the IEC 61131-3 time format.
The period can be entered in days, hours, minutes and seconds.
Minimum value 1 s, maximum value: 1d = 1 day.
Examples: T#1d or T#20h31m23s
The archive duration of the long-term archive de-
termines the size of the trend file. This size can
never exceed that of the trend file since the data is
stored in a ring buffer. This means that once the
archival period has been reached the current data
always overwrites the oldest data.
User-defined trend displays are intended for short-
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specific situation. If you should need the trend for a

longer time period, please contact your configuration
engineer and let him configure the trend in Con-
trol Builder F.
Disk space req. Adjacent to the edit field for the archive duration the space required
for the archive is automatically displayed in kilobytes.

G 3.3 Saving a User-defined Trend Display

After all dialogs are edited, the definitions are saved with OK. The data that has been entered
is checked and tested for plausibility. If any errors are encountered, these will be displayed.

When data is loaded from Control Builder F to an operator station, it may happen that
user-defined trend displays are deleted. It is, therefore, recommended to export your
user-defined trend displays prior to this data loading process and then re-import them if
required.

G 3.4 Editing a Trend Display

Open the operation dialog for user-defined trend displays.

Select appropriate trend display  EDIT

The same dialogs as for creating a trend display are shown. All entries can be changed.

Save changes with OK.

G 3.5 Deleting a Trend Display

Open the operation dialog for user-defined trend displays.

Select appropriate trend display  DELETE

The selected trend display is deleted without security dialog.

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G 3.6 Exporting a Trend Display

Open the operation dialog for user-defined trend displays.

Select appropriate trend display  EXPORT

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You can change the displayed folder and file name. The definition of the selected trend display
is stored in a *.UTR file.

G 3.7 Importing a Trend Display

Open the operation dialog for user-defined trend displays.

IMPORT

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In the displayed path, enter the name of the file to be imported and click OK.
The system checks whether a trend display already exists on the DigiVis station with the same
name as the import file. If a trend display exists you can decide whether to overwrite the exist-
ing trend with the imported data or whether to create a new trend display with a new name.

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G 4 Operations in the Trend Display

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After switching to the trend display, three new icons are shown in the toolbar on the right hand
side.

G 4.1 Value Area and Dialog Area

The value area lists all variables with trends in this display and the associated information:
Name Name of the variable.
SCS Scale start for this trend on the Y axis.
SCE Scale end for this trend on the Y axis.
Actual The current value of the process variables.
Cursor The present value of the process variable at the position of the cursor.
Unit Unit of the process variable.
Short text Configured short text for this trend.
Allocated tag Name of the assigned tag.

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The operation buttons are located on the left hand side in the dialog area:
Switches cursor on/off.

Selects color for trend curve.

Zooms in trend curve (value range).

Zooms out trend curve (value range).

Scrolls trend curve downward.

Scrolls trend curve upward.

Shows/hides trend curve.

G 4.1.1 Selecting a Trend in the Value Area

Left-click the appropriate trend in the value area

Use TAB KEY to go to value area list  Use CURSOR KEYS to select appropriate trend
When the trend is selected in the trend area, the scaling configured for the trend is displayed
to the left of the X-Y coordinate system. The scaling is shown with the same color as the trend.

G 4.1.2 Switching the Cursor On and Off

In the dialog area, left-click

Use TAB KEY to select  Toggle with SPACE BAR

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G 4.1.3 Setting the Color of the Trend Curve

In the dialog area, left-click

Use TAB KEY to select  Toggle with SPACE BAR

The color selection dialog is opened. This dialog window shows all available colors in a list.
The colors are sorted by usage groups that can be shown/hidden.
The individual color groups can be selected (keyboard: TAB key and ENTER) by left-click to the
switches STATIC, MESSAGE, SIGNAL, MEDIA, and FREE.
To reduce the number of colors displayed in the list, mark only the color groups that should be
shown.

Left-click appropriate color in color selection list  OK

Use CURSOR KEYS to select appropriate color  ENTER

G 4.1.4 Zooming the Trend Curve In/Out

The zoom function affects the scaling of the Y axis.

In dialog area: Left-click or

This has the same effect as changing the band start and band end. See also page G-23,
RESET in Setting and Changing Options .

G 4.1.5 Scrolling the Trend Curve Vertically

In dialog area: Left-click or

The zero point of the trend is moved upward or downward along the Y axis. This has the same
effect as simultaneously increasing or decreasing band start and band end. See also page
G-23, RESET in Setting and Changing Options.

G 4.1.6 Showing/hiding the Trend Curve

In dialog area: Left-click or

The trend curve is shown or hidden.

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G 4.1.7 Calling up Assigned Displays

If the appropriate tag are assigned, a trend can be selected in the value area and the displays
assigned to this tag can be called up via the context menu.

Select appropriate trend in value area Call up context menu  Select display
To open the faceplate of the assigned tag:

Double-click selected trend in value area

Select appropriate trend in value area Call up context menu

G 4.2 Trend Area

The individual trends are displayed as curves in an X-Y coordinate system. There are two
scale settings for the Y axis: on the right hand side it is always 0%...100%. On the left hand
side, the scaling of a selected trend is in physical units. The scaling is displayed in the same
color as the trend curve.
The X axis represents the time axis. Depending on configuration or operation, the time display
can be relative or absolute. See also page G-22, Current values in Setting and Changing
Options .
Below the coordinate system is a horizontal scroll bar, to adjust the visible time window back-
ward in time for analyzing the trends. By using an adjustable cursor, past behavior of trends
can be evaluated and compared to one another.
The trend values are always acquired with system time. The displayed time axis, however, is
labeled with the current time. Times in the daylight saving time period are marked with S. As
a result, no time gaps or double curves in the trend display result from the changeover from
normal time to daylight saving time or vice versa.
Time gaps within a trend curve are displayed by vertical red lines at the beginning and end.
The size of a gap can be configured in the parameter definition mask of the trend display (see
Engineering Manual, Operator Station, Standard Display, Trend Display). If no time gap
detection is configured, the threefold cycle time is displayed as gap. Example: With a cycle
time of 10 seconds, a data gap of 30 seconds is shown as gap in the trend, even if no gap de-
tection is configured.

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G 4.2.1 Cursor Adjustment

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After calling up a trend display the cursor appears at the top of the right side Y axis. The time-
of-day or the deviation to local time is shown in the cursor area.

In trend area, left-click the X-Y coordinate system at the height of appropriate time

Repeat left-click to switch or until cursor is positioned at appropriate time

Repeat pressing ALT + < or ALT + > until cursor is positioned at appropriate time

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G 4.2.2 Scrolling the Displayed Time Range in the Trend Display

The time window for the trend display can be scrolled by the horizontal scroll bars or switches
below the X-Y coordinate system. When the trend display is opened, the zero point (current
time) is always located at the right edge of the time axis.
The time window can also be scrolled with the buttons below the X-Y coordinate system:
Function

ALT + T Scroll time window in small steps to the left (step width one scale
unit)

ALT + E Scroll time window in small steps to the right (step width one
scale unit)

ALT + I Scroll time window in large steps to the left (step width one
screen)

ALT + M Scroll time window in large steps to the right (step width one
screen)

When the time window is scrolled to the left, the time display on the X axis changes au-
tomatically from relative to absolute.

G 4.3 Scaling the Displayed Time Range in the Trend Display

To facilitate the analysis, the X axis (time axis) can be expanded or compressed. This alters
the resolution of the time axis.

Effect

ALT + + Expands the time axis (each click doubles the display width, which
means that the time segment is cut in half)

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ALT + – Compresses the time axis (each click cuts the display width in half,
which means that the time segment is doubled)

G 4.4 Trend Display Options

In the Trend Display Options dialog you can make the settings for the displayed trend. The
settings are related to the general layout of the trend display as well as to settings for individu-
al trends.

G 4.4.1 Opening the Trend Display Options Dialog

After switching to the trend display, a new icon is shown in the toolbar on the right side.

Left-click toolbar icon

Operate  Options

ALT + O  O

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Trend-independent Settings
Time interval
Duration Range of the time window on the X axis for the trend
display.
Position at Enter point in time (for positioning window at a speci-
fied time on the trend curve).
SET Sets the window to the specified position.
Current values The right side of the trend shows the current process
values. The X axis shows relative time values.

Value window
All lines All configured trends.

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Max. 3 lines A maximum of three trends displayed in text form.

These options are only active when DigiVis runs at low monitor screen resolution.

Colors
You can adjust the colors for Foreground, Background and Window of the trend display.
A click on the appropriate color field opens the color selection list.
A click on RESET restores the default colors.
Archive status Archive status display
On Archive is running.
Idle Archive status is controlled by function block input
SEN from the allocated trend data acquisition.
Emergency stop Internal emergency stop.
Off No archive.
OK All inputs are taken over and checked for plausibility.
CANCEL All entries are discarded and the dialog window is closed.
RESET All settings are reset to the configured values:
- Trend display colors
- Trend curve colors
- Values window settings
- Band start, band end,
- Time range (with jump to present = current time).

Trend-specific Settings
Product <A> This button label is an example for “Produkt <A>“. The number of buttons
>> corresponds to the number of trends configured for this trend display.
These buttons are used to open the respective dialog for the trend specific
settings:

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Y-scaling The options Band start and Band end define the scaling of the Y axis
for this trend. The position on the Y axis of the band start and band
end can be set between 0% and 100% using band start % and band
end %.

The band start setting must always be less than the band end. This also applies to the
band start % and band end %. The percentage values can be less than 0% and more
than 100%. In this case the part of the trend not between 0% and 100% will be dis-
played as a line above 100% or below 0%. Band start and band end must be entered
as real values. The value range is between 0.0 and ±999999999.9. The percentage val-
ues for band start and band end must be entered as integer values. The value range
must be between -5000 and +5000%.
Interpolation Select None, Linear, or Steps.
Marker Select None, Point/Pixels, or Rectangle for the display of the cursors.

If you select both for Interpolation and Marker the None option, the trend curve is not
visible!

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Trend color The color for the display of the trend curve is defined as described earlier in
this chapter. For further details see Setting the Color of the Trend Curve
Page, G-17.

RESET This button resets all settings for this trend curve to the default values. This
applies, for example, to the Y-scaling, the markers, the interpolation, and the
color.

G 4.4.3 Resetting all Settings

The changes made in the settings of all trends can be reset to the default values.

Left-click toolbar icon

Operate  Options  Reset

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G 4.4.4 Saving the Trend File

A copy of the trend archive file can be saved on the configured disk drive.

Left-click toolbar icon

Operate  File transfer

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Contents

H 1 General Description – Faceplates .........................................................................H-5

H 1.1 Calling up a Faceplate ..............................................................................................H-6
H 1.2 Calling up a Faceplate via the Toolbar .....................................................................H-6
H 1.3 Calling up a Faceplate via the Display Menu Item ....................................................H-6
H 1.4 Calling up a Faceplate via the Context Menu ...........................................................H-7
H 1.5 Calling up a Faceplate via a Group Display ..............................................................H-7
H 1.6 Calling up a Faceplate via a Graphic Display ...........................................................H-7
H 1.7 Calling up a Faceplate via the Message List ............................................................H-7

H 2 Structure and Operation of Faceplates .................................................................H-8

H 2.1 Basic Structure and Operation of Faceplates ...........................................................H-8
H 2.2 Title Line and Faceplate Header ...............................................................................H-9
H 2.3 Message Area .........................................................................................................H-10
H 2.4 Graphic Field...........................................................................................................H-12
H 2.4.1 Display and Operation in the Graphic Field ............................................................H-13
H 2.4.2 Symbols and Abbreviations in the Graphic Field ....................................................H-14
H 2.5 Operating Element Area .........................................................................................H-16
H 2.5.1 Operating the Switches in the Operating Element Area .........................................H-16
H 2.5.2 Continuous Change of Controller Output and Set Point .........................................H-17
H 2.5.3 Buttons in the Faceplates’ Operating Element Area ...............................................H-17
H 2.6 Display Selection ....................................................................................................H-19

H 3 Faceplates for Analog Function Blocks..............................................................H-20

H 3.1 Counter with Analog Input, CT_ANA ......................................................................H-20
H 3.2 Set Point Controller, C_ANA ...................................................................................H-21
H 3.3 Analog Input Transformation, AI_TR ......................................................................H-22
H 3.4 Analog Input Transformation, Transient AI_TRT ....................................................H-23
H 3.5 Analog Out, AO_TR ................................................................................................H-24
H 3.6 Time Scheduler, TS ................................................................................................H-25

H 4 Faceplates for Binary Function Blocks...............................................................H-27

H 4.1 Binary Output, M_BOUT .........................................................................................H-27
H 4.2 Monoflop, MONO_F ................................................................................................H-28
H 4.3 Timer, Switch-on/off Delay, TONOF .......................................................................H-29
H 4.4 Timer, Switch-on Delay, TON .................................................................................H-30
H 4.5 Timer, Switch-off Delay, TOF ..................................................................................H-31
H 4.6 Timer with External Time Input, TIMER ..................................................................H-32
H 4.7 Timer Counter, CTT ................................................................................................H-33
H 4.8 Pulse Counter, CT_P ..............................................................................................H-34
H 4.9 Up/Down Counter, CTUD........................................................................................H-36
H 4.10 Operating Time Counter, CT_LT ............................................................................H-37
H 4.11 Frequency/Analog Converter, FAC_D ....................................................................H-38
H 4.12 Touch Button, TOUCH ............................................................................................H-38

H 5 Faceplates for Controller Function Blocks.........................................................H-39

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H 5.1 Continuous Standard Controller, C_CS.................................................................. H-39

H 5.2 Continuous Universal Controller, C_CU ................................................................. H-41
H 5.3 Continuous Ratio Controller, C_CR........................................................................ H-43
H 5.4 Standard Step Controller C_SS.............................................................................. H-45
H 5.5 Universal Step Controller, C_SU ............................................................................ H-47
H 5.6 Ratio Step Controller, C_SR................................................................................... H-49
H 5.7 Standard Two Position Controller, C_OS ............................................................... H-52
H 5.8 Universal Two Position Controller, C_OU .............................................................. H-54
H 5.9 Standard Controller, Three Position C_PS ............................................................. H-56
H 5.10 Universal Controller, Three Position C_PU ............................................................ H-58
H 5.11 Controller selftune TUNE........................................................................................ H-59

H 6 Faceplates for Monitoring Function Blocks ....................................................... H-62

H 6.1 Analog Monitoring, M_ANA .................................................................................... H-62
H 6.2 Binary monitoring, M_BIN....................................................................................... H-62
H 6.3 Binary Monitoring of Antivalence, M_BAV .............................................................. H-63
H 6.4 Event Message, EVENT ......................................................................................... H-63
H 6.5 General Message Block, M_GEN........................................................................... H-64

H 7 Faceplates for Open Loop Control Function Blocks......................................... H-65

H 7.1 Individual Drive Function for Unidirectional Units, IDF_1 ....................................... H-65
H 7.2 Individual Drive Function for Bi-directional Units, IDF_2 ........................................ H-66
H 7.3 Individual Drive Function for Actuators, IDF_A ...................................................... H-68
H 7.4 Dosing Circuits, DOS, DOS_A, DOS_E ................................................................. H-69

H 8 Faceplates for Constant Function Blocks .......................................................... H-70

H 8.1 Constant Function Blocks CSTBO … CSTWO ...................................................... H-70
H 8.2 Constant Inputs CSTSTR8, ... , CSTSTR256 ......................................................... H-76

H 9 Faceplates for Batch Control Function Blocks.................................................. H-79

H 9.1 Function Block FPX ................................................................................................ H-79
H 9.2 Function Block PLI ................................................................................................. H-82

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H 1 General Description – Faceplates

In a faceplate you can observe and operate the associated tag. The information shown in the
faceplate is cyclically polled and updated. This means, the faceplates always indicate the cur-
rent state of the connected process.
Faceplates provide both overview and detail information on tags. They can appear on the
screen combined with either pre-configured or freely configurable displays.
The time scheduler and the SFC have their own pre-configured full-screen operation displays.
Each other operable function has a pre-configured faceplate. In addition, some non-operable
functions also have pre-configured faceplates to support the observation of the current
process state.
Programming, configuration or display access are not required, as the faceplate becomes
available immediately after the function block is defined.

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A faceplate can be moved freely around the display area of the screen. For safety reasons,
however, it cannot overlap the alarm line. When using two monitors, you cannot move the fa-
ceplate from one monitor to the other. Instead, you have to move the cursor to the second
monitor and invoke the desired faceplate from there. A displayed faceplate stays on the screen
until it is closed or replaced by another faceplate. A faceplate will thus remain on screen even
when the display in the background is changed, such as during a change from an overview
display to the message list.
A maximum of 5 faceplates can be displayed simultaneously on the screen. If you open an ad-
ditional faceplate, the system simultaneously closes the faceplate which had not been acti-
vated for the longest period.
For additional hints about handling faceplates refer to Operating Philosophy.

For further information with respect to the functions of the function blocks in the Freel-
ance F800 system we recommend the Engineering Reference Manual, Functions
and Function Blocks.

H 1.1 Calling up a Faceplate

A faceplate can be displayed by several methods. When the appropriate tag is selectable on
the screen (e. g. in a graphic display), the associated faceplate can be called up directly via
the context menu. In every operating situation a tag in the tag list of the graphic display ex-
plorers can be selected and displayed in its faceplate (see Operating Philosophy).

H 1.2 Calling up a Faceplate via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate tag

H 1.3 Calling up a Faceplate via the Display Menu Item

Display  Faceplates…  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate tag

CTRL + F5  Enter significant first character of tag and/or select appropriate tag with
CURSOR KEYS  ENTER

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H 1.4 Calling up a Faceplate via the Context Menu

In order to call up a faceplate via the context menu, first select a tag.

Right-click the tag or an area in the current display to which a tag has been assigned 
Left-click tag name in context menu

H 1.5 Calling up a Faceplate via a Group Display

The group display is a configured collection of several faceplates (see Group Display).

Double-click appropriate faceplate

ALT + D  Use CURSOR KEYS to select appropriate faceplate  ENTER

H 1.6 Calling up a Faceplate via a Graphic Display

To be able to call up the faceplate using the graphic display you must first select a graphic ob-
ject for which the Open faceplate action with the group display has been configured in Control
Builder F.

Double-click appropriate graphic object

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate graphic object ENTER

H 1.7 Calling up a Faceplate via the Message List

Double-click appropriate message

Use CURSOR KEYS to select appropriate message ENTER

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H 2 Structure and Operation of Faceplates

H 2.1 Basic Structure and Operation of Faceplates

All faceplates have an identical basic structure. This provides important information about
the displayed tags which can be instantly recognized.
The width of a faceplate is 1/5 of the total screen width. There are two different heights: The
normal height faceplates occupy half the height of the display area, for function blocks with
less information content there are small faceplates that only require 1/4 of this height. Thus,
two small faceplates can be placed in the group display in the space required by one normal
size faceplate.

User-defined faceplates, especially those taken over from older program versions, can
deviate from this scheme.

All normal size faceplates have the following struc-

ture:
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Small faceplates only consist of title line, faceplate header, and display of actual value, com-
bined with an operating element area, if necessary.

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H 2.2 Title Line and Faceplate Header

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The faceplate's title line contains the abbreviation of the corresponding block type (e.g. C_CR)
and the tag name. On the right edge, the pin button to fixate the display and the Close but-
ton are located. When a faceplate is selected, the title line and the entire frame around the fa-
ceplate have a dark blue background.

The tag name is displayed in the faceplate header, below it the short text of the respective
function block is shown. Further information can include a tooltip with the configured long text.
For messages the faceplate header is displayed with a colored background according to the
configured priority and a Caution icon. This colored background flashes as long as the mes-
sage has not been acknowledged, just as the message line does (see Messages and Hints).

In each faceplate you can acknowledge all present messages of a tag by left-clicking
the caution icon.

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H 2.3 Message Area

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In the message area all configured messages of the tag, to which a message priority has
been assigned, are displayed as icons. In the event of an alarm the color changes or flashes
according to the priority. Here, too, for every icon there is a tooltip that shows the configured
message texts.
In addition to the messages, tag states like the track mode can be visualized in the message
area.

The messages for the tag are always shown in the faceplate, even if these messages
are not visible in the message line and message page because of the filters that have
been configured for the station.

The following table lists all icons in the message area of faceplates. The designations of the
limit value types are shown in the message list.

Icon Meaning Limit value

Process value is greater than configured limit H
value
Process value is smaller than configured limit L
value
Process value is greater than configured limit HH
value/
important
Process value is smaller than configured limit LL
value/
important
Monitoring of maximum control difference H_CE

Monitoring of minimum control difference L_CE

Monitoring of maximum control differ- HH_CE

ence/important
Monitoring of minimum control differ- LL_CE
ence/important

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Icon Meaning Limit value

Monitoring of the size of control difference LH_CE

Monitoring of the maximum change rate DHs, DHm,

DHh
Monitoring of the minimum change rate DLs, DLm,
DLh
Monitoring a maximum change rate/high priority DHHs, DHHm,
DHHh
Monitoring a minimum change rate/important DLLs, DLLm,
DLLh
Monitoring of a ratio limit value H_R

Monitoring of a ratio limit value L_R

Monitoring of a ratio limit value/important HH_R

Monitoring of a ratio limit value/high priority LL_R

Cable break BREAK

Overtemperature TEMP

Error (only function block types IDF_1, IDF_2, ERROR

IDF_A)
Runtime error (only function block types IDF_1, FLT_TIME
IDF_2, IDF_A)
End position error (only function block types END_POS
IDF_1, IDF_2, IDF_A)
Safety intervention (only function block types PROTECT
IDF_1, IDF_2, IDF_A)
Local intervention (only function block types LOC_OP
IDF_1, IDF_2, IDF_A)
Torque (only function block type IDF_A) TORQUE

Monitoring a binary state BINARY

Monitoring a time overflow or underflow TIME

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Icon Meaning Limit value

Monitoring a limit value LH

User-defined alarm message (only function USER

block type M_GEN)
Time overflow (only function block type TUNE) TIME_OV

Noise level (only function block type TUNE) NOISE

Excessive movement (only function block type MOVE

TUNE)
Not enough movement (only function block STAT
type TUNE)
Internal or external limit of the correcting varia- Y_LIMIT
ble
(only function block type TUNE)
Tag is working in track mode

H 2.4 Graphic Field

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The graphic field of a faceplate displays the current values and states of the function block.
The most important analog variables of a function block are displayed along with their asso-
ciated limit, basic or overflow values as scaled bargraphs, possibly featuring engineering
units and with corresponding markers. Two related values, e.g. set point and actual value or
current and previous counter value are indicated through two nested bargraphs.
The changing actual value is generally framed within the usually static set point. If the operator
can change the value associated with the outer bargraph, a green rectangle is shown to the
right of the bargraph. You can shift this rectangle along the bargraph as required using the
mouse. With this, you can set the displayed process variable to a new value.
Faceplates of functions monitoring an analog value for limit values show these limit values as
small triangular markers to the left of the actual value bargraph. The limit value marks always
relate to the analog value displayed in the actual value bargraph.
For blocks with discrete current states, texts for identifying the current state are displayed in
the graphic field instead of the bargraphs. A current state is denoted by yellow color.
Depending on the function block, the displayed process variables are arranged in the graphic
field of up to three tabs called Values and Limits or Absolute, Ratio and Limits.

H 2.4.1 Display and Operation in the Graphic Field

All numerical values that can be changed or set by the operator (operator-controllable values)
are denoted by gray highlighting.

Selecting Tabs

Left-click appropriate tab (Values, Limits, etc.)

Use TAB KEY to select current tab Use CURSOR KEY to select appropriate tab

Changing Values in the Graphic Field

Left-click an operable numerical value  Change value 

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Some values can also be operated by moving the slider symbol with the mouse. Subse-

quently confirm with

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate numerical value ENTER Change value ENTER

If the button for confirmation of the entries is not actuated within 5 seconds, the input
field is closed automatically and the previous value is restored.

For further operations refer to Operating Element Area , Page H-16.

H 2.4.2 Symbols and Abbreviations in the Graphic Field

The display of actual value of the graphic field uses the same symbols as the message area
(see Message Area , Page H-10). The used abbreviations and their meanings are listed in
the following table.

Abbreviation Description
AS Current selftune state (function block TUNE)
B Bias
BA Batch ID
BV Basic value
CA Counter actual value
CD Derivative gain
CID Campaign ID
CP Counter last period
Cyc Number of program cycles
DH Configured default value High
Dim Engineering unit (dimension)
DL Configured default value Low

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Abbreviation Description
DT Delay time, Switch-on time
DV Default value
EM Execution mode
ERR Error text
F Failure register
FB Feedback
IN Function block input
IR Input range (signal range)
LO Lot ID
MV Manual value
Off Time scheduler offset
OR Output range (signal range)
Out Output value, output variable
PC Proportional coefficient
PD Pulse duration
PS Pre-shut-off value
PV Process value (actual value)
R Ratio
RP Recipe parameter
RQ Request command
RT Runtime
RV Reset value
RV Current ratio value
S Shut-off value
Sec Time scheduler sections
Scale end High scale limit
Scale start Low scale ID
SI Step index
SP Set point
ST Status register, Current state

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Abbreviation Description
T Current test step duration
T Runtime since start resp. configured time in time scheduler
TC Time, current value
TD Derivative action
TR Reset time
Type Configured TIMER type

H 2.5 Operating Element Area

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The current operating modes of the function block are displayed in the operating element
area and can be switched over. The counter function blocks can be reset by pressing a but-
ton.
All operable buttons are marked with black icons, those that cannot be operated with gray
icons. Current states are denoted by yellow buttons.

H 2.5.1 Operating the Switches in the Operating Element Area

Left-click appropriate button 

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate button ENTER

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H 2.5.2 Continuous Change of Controller Output and Set Point

The controller function block allow for continuous adjustment of the set point and output. For
this purpose, buttons with three colored triangles are provided. The colors correspond to the
associated bargraphs: green for the setpoint, and yellow for the output.

Left-click appropriate button Hold left mouse button down or repeat clicking until the

appropriate value is reached 

The current value is shown as tooltip.

A value change made with these buttons is directly written into the process station. No
confirmation (with ENTER) is required.

While the button is being pressed, the changes are written cyclically into the operation
log.

H 2.5.3 Buttons in the Faceplates’ Operating Element Area

Button Description
State toggle: 0, 1

State toggle: 0, 1, Stop

Toggle permanent/cyclic

Toggle manual/automatic

Toggle internal/external

Toggle run/stop

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Button Description
Reset counter actual value (to basic value or 0)

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Rahmen="0"
,permanent sicht-

bar>
Trigger scan pulse

Toggle internal/external ratio

Toggle ratio/fixed value

Decrease/increase output value

(yellow)
Decrease/increase set point
(green)
Coarse dosing/fine dosing/close valve

Use PID parameter set of TUNE function block or user

parameters
TUNE function block uses internal or user program

Stationarity

Scheduling on/off

Definition of controller dynamics: high, medium, low

Operating mode Abort for batch function blocks FPX and PLI

Operating mode Hold/Restart for batch function blocks FPX

and PLI
Operating mode Pause/Resume for batch function blocks
FPX and PLI

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Button Description
Operating modes Stop/On/Off of the time scheduler block

Operating modes Skip/Scroll of the time scheduler block

H 2.6 Display Selection

At the time of this writing the buttons in the display selection area have no function.

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H 3 Faceplates for Analog Function Blocks

H 3.1 Counter with Analog Input, CT_ANA

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured high and low lim-
it values, if configured as message
Numerical display
CA Counter actual value
CP Counter last period
BV Basic value
2 limit values with icons for the confi-
gured limit value type (refer to Symbols
and Abbreviations in the Graphic Field ,
Page H-14 for a description of the icons)
Graphical display
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Counter actual value CA as actual value
bargraph
Counter last period CP as setpoint bar-
graph
The scale range and engineering unit
Limit values as marks on counter value
bargraph
Operator interventions
Changing basic value and limit values
Resetting counter

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H 3.2 Set Point Controller, C_ANA

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Numerical display
Out Output value
MV Manual value
R Ratio
B Bias
Graphical display
Output value as actual value bargraph
with scale range and engineering unit
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the input
or manual value between ma-
nual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for ratio and
bias between
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internal/external
Changing manual value MV (only in ma-
nual mode)
Changing internal values of Ratio R and
Bias B

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H 3.3 Analog Input Transformation, AI_TR

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for overflow and underflow, if con-
figured as message Icon for cable break
message
Numerical display
Out Converted analog value
IR Signal range (0...20 mA or 4...20
mA)
DH/DL Default values
When a default value is used (under-
shoot or overshoot), the analog value
Out will be displayed in red.
Graphical display

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Converted analog value Out as bargraph
with scale range, default values DH and
DL as horizontal cursor to the left of the
bargraph
Operator interventions
None

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H 3.4 Analog Input Transformation, Transient AI_TRT

Display
Header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for measuring range violation (Low)
and transient violation (High), if confi-
gured as message
Icon for cable break message
Numerical display
Out Converted analog value
IR Signal range (0...20 mA or 4...20
mA)
DV Default value
When a default value is used (under-
shoot or overshoot), the analog value
Out will be output in red.
Graphical display
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Converted analog value Out as bargraph
with scale range and engineering unit,
default value DV as horizontal cursor to
the left of the bargraph
Operator interventions
None

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H 3.5 Analog Out, AO_TR

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Numerical display
IN Analog value
OR Signal range (0...20 mA or 4...20
mA)
Graphical display
Analog value IN as bargraph with scale
range
Operator interventions
None

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H 3.6 Time Scheduler, TS

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Numerical display
Act tab show the current values:
Out Current output value
Sec Current section
T Runtime since start
Cyc Number of program cycles
EM Execution mode (Off, Stop, On,
Skip, Scroll)
Nom tab shows the nominal values:
Out Current output value
Sec Number of configured sections
T Runtime in time scheduler, time
marker on nominal curve
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cycles
Off Time scheduler offset value
Graphical display
Current output value Out as bargraph
with scale range
Operator interventions
Changing the number of set cycles and off-
set value
Toggling the operating mode for the
output value between ma-
nual/automatic
Toggling between permanent/cyclic mode
Changing execution mode
Off/On/Stop/Skip/Scroll
Further details refer to Time Scheduler

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Display

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H 4 Faceplates for Binary Function Blocks

H 4.1 Binary Output, M_BOUT

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the func-
tion block output
between manual/automatic
Toggling output between state 0 and 1
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H 4.2 Monoflop, MONO_F

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icon for time message, if a message has
been configured for the set output
Numerical display
TC Elapsed time
PD Pulse duration
Graphical display
Pulse duration and lapsed time as bar-
graphs with scale range
State of the output On (logic-1 signal)/Off
(logic-0 signal)
Operator interventions
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valid scale range
Premature abort by reset (output is set to
logic-0 signal)

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H 4.3 Timer, Switch-on/off Delay, TONOF

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icon for time message, if a message has
been configured for the set output
Numerical display
TC Elapsed time
DT Switch-on time
Graphical display
Switch-on time and elapsed time as bar-
graph with scale range
The state of the output On (logic-1 sig-
nal)/Off (logic-0 signal)
Operator interventions
Changing switch-on time DT within valid
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Premature abort by reset (output is set to
logic-0 signal)

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H 4.4 Timer, Switch-on Delay, TON

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text.
Message area
Icon for time message, if a message has
been configured for the set output
Numerical display
TC Elapsed time
DT Delay time
Graphical display
Delay time and elapsed time as bargraph
with scale range
State of the output On (logic-1 signal)/Off
(logic-0 signal)
Operator interventions
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Changing delay time DT within valid
scale range
Premature abort by reset (output is set to
logic-0 signal)

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H 4.5 Timer, Switch-off Delay, TOF

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icon for time message, if a message has
been configured for the set output
Numerical display
TC Elapsed time
DT Delay time
Graphical display
Delay time and elapsed time as bar-
graph with scale range
The state of the output On (logic-1 sig-
nal)/Off (logic-0 signal)
Operator interventions

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Changing delay time DT within valid
scale range
Premature abort by reset (output is set to
logic-0 signal)

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H 4.6 Timer with External Time Input, TIMER

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icon for time message, if a message has
been configured for the set output
Numerical display
TC Elapsed time
DT Switch-on or delay time
Type Timer behavior, MONOF, TON,
TOF, or TONOF
Graphical display
Switch-on or delay time and elapsed time
as bargraph with scale range
The state of the output On (logic-1 sig-
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nal)/Off (logic-0 signal)
Operator interventions
Changing switch-on or delay time DT
Premature abort by reset
Toggling between internal/external
mode for the switch- on or delay time.

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H 4.7 Timer Counter, CTT

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured high and low lim-
it values, if configured as message
Numerical display
CA Counter actual val-
ue
CP Counter last period
2 Limits with symbols for the configured
limit type
(Meaning of the symbols see Symbols
and Abbreviations in the Graphic Field ,
Page H-14)
Graphical display
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Counter actual value as bargraph with
scale range
Counter last period as bargraph with
scale range
Scale range limit values as marks on
bargraph
Operator interventions
Changing limit values
Resetting time value output to 0

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H 4.8 Pulse Counter, CT_P

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured high and low lim-
it values, if configured as message
Numerical display
Values tab:
CA Counter actual val-
ue
RV Reset value
CP Counter last period
PD Period duration
Limits tab:
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CA Counter actual val-

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ue
2 Limits with symbols for the configured
limit type
(Meaning of the symbols see Symbols
and Abbreviations in the Graphic Field ,
Page H-14)
Graphical display:
Counter actual value as bargraph
Counter last period as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Operator interventions
Changing limit values
Resetting counter

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H 4.9 Up/Down Counter, CTUD

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured high and low lim-
it values, if configured as message
Numerical display
CA Counter actual val-
ue
BV Basic value
2 Limits with symbols for the configured
limit type
(Meaning of the symbols see Symbols
and Abbreviations in the Graphic Field ,
Page H-14)
Graphical display:
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Counter actual value as bargraph
Scale range with engineering unit
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Operator interventions
Changing limit values
Resetting counter

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H 4.10 Operating Time Counter, CT_LT

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured high and low lim-
it values, if configured as message
Numerical display
CA Counter actual val-
ue
CP Counter last period
Dim Engineering unit
(dimension)
Seconds (sec), minutes (min), hours
(hour)
2 Limits with symbols for the configured
limit type
(Meaning of the symbols see Symbols
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and Abbreviations in the Graphic Field ,
Page H-14)
Graphical display
Counter actual value as bargraph
Counter last period as bargraph, scale
range
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Operator interventions
Changing limit values
Resetting timer to 0

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H 4.11 Frequency/Analog Converter, FAC_D

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Numerical display
Analog output signal as numerical value
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Operator interventions
None

H 4.12 Touch Button, TOUCH

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Current button state with configured texts
Operator interventions
Triggering scan pulse
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H 5 Faceplates for Controller Function Blocks

H 5.1 Continuous Standard Controller, C_CS

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message
Numerical display
Values tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Output variable
Limits tab:
PV Process value
4 limit values with icons for the limit value
type (refer Symbols and Abbreviations in
the Graphic Field , Page H-14 for a de-
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Graphical display:
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit
Output variable as horizontal bargraph
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put variable between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for the set-
point between
internal/external

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Changing internal set point SP

Changing output variable Out (in manual
mode, only)
Changing limit values

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H 5.2 Continuous Universal Controller, C_CU

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message Icon for operat-
ing mode Track, if this mode is active
Numerical display
Values tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Output variable
Limits tab:
PV Process value
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4 limit values with icons for the limit value
type (refer to Symbols and Abbreviations
in the Graphic Field , Page H-14 for a de-
scription of the icons)
Graphical display:
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
Scale range and engineering units
Output variable as horizontal bargraph
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put value between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for the set
point between
internal/external

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Changing output variable Out (in manual

mode, only)
Changing limit values

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H 5.3 Continuous Ratio Controller, C_CR

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message Icon for operat-
ing mode Track, if this mode is active
Numerical display
Absolute tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Output variable
R Ratio
B Bias
Ratio tab:
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RV Current ratio value
SP Set point
Out Output variable
R Ratio
B Bias
Limits tab:
PV Process value
4 limit values with icons for the limit value
type (refer to Symbols and Abbreviations
in the Graphic Field , Page H-14 for a de-
scription of the icons)
Graphical display
Absolute and Limits tabs
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit

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Output variable as horizontal bargraph

Limit values as marks on bargraph
Ratio tab
Current ratio value and set ratio as bar-
graph with ratio scale range and engi-
neering unit.
Ratio limit values as marks on bargraph.
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put variable between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode or ratio for
the setpoint between internal/external
Changing set point SP
Toggling between ratio control and fixed-
value control
Changing output variable Out (in manual
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Changing ratio, bias and limit values

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H 5.4 Standard Step Controller C_SS

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message
Numerical display
Values tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Output variable*
FB Position feedback*
Limits tab:
PV Process value
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4 limit values with icons for limit value
type (refer to Symbols and Abbreviations
in the Graphic Field , Page H-14).
Graphical display:
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Position feedback as horizontal bar-
graph*
The current direction of action of the out-
put variable is indicated by arrows above
the horizontal bargraph
Right arrow: Positive step output is active
Left arrow: Negative step output is active

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Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put variable between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for the set
point between
internal/external
Changing set point SP
Changing output variable Out (in manual
mode, only) **
Changing limit values
*With feedback switched on, the position
feedback FB appears as a bargraph and
numerical value. If feedback is interrupted,
i.e. if the FBF signal is 1, an empty field ap-
pears instead of the numerical value. The
output bargraph then also disappears.
vh_i0061_us.bmp **If external position feedback has been con-
figured and is active, you can change the ab-
solute output value by entering a value in the
number field or moving the slider. With the
external position feedback disabled in Con-
trol Builder F or FBF signal set to logical 1)
the output value can be altered only incre-
mentally using the yellow triangle buttons.
The Open or Close buttons are end position
commands that let the actuator move to the
respective direction for the motor positioning
time plus the max. runtime factor. This
movement can be stopped by briefly pressing
a yellow triangle button.

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H 5.5 Universal Step Controller, C_SU

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message Icon for operat-
ing mode Track, if this mode is active
Numerical display
Values tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Output variable
FB Feedback*
Limits tab:
PV Process value
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4 limit values with icons for limit value
type (see Symbols and Abbreviations in
the Graphic Field , Page H-14)
Graphical display
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Position feedback as horizontal bar-
graph*
The current direction of action of the out-
put variable is indicated by arrows above
the horizontal bargraph
Right arrow: Positive step output is active
Left arrow: Negative step output is active
Operator interventions

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Toggling the operating mode for the out-

put value between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for the set-
point between
internal/external
Changing set point SP
Changing output variable Out (in manual
mode, only)**
Changing limit values
*With feedback switched on, the position
feedback FB appears as a bargraph and
numerical value. If feedback is interrupted,
i.e. if the FBF signal is 1, an empty field ap-
pears instead of the numerical value. The
output bargraph then also disappears.
**If external position feedback has been con-
figured and is active, you can change the ab-
vh_i0072_us.bmp solute output value by entering a value in the
number field or moving the slider. With the
external position feedback disabled in Con-
trol Builder F or FBF signal set to logical 1)
the output value can be altered only incre-
mentally using the yellow triangle buttons.
The Open or Close buttons let the actuator
move to the respective direction for the motor
positioning time plus the max. runtime factor.
To stop this movement press a yellow trian-
gle button.

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H 5.6 Ratio Step Controller, C_SR

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message Icon for operat-
ing mode Track, if this mode is active
Numerical display
Absolute tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Output variable
FB Feedback*
Ratio tab
RV Ratio value
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SP Set point
Out Output variable
R Ratio
B Bias
Limits tab:
PV Process value
4 limit values with icons for the limit value
type (refer to Symbols and Abbreviations
in the Graphic Field , Page H-14 for a de-
scription of the icons)
Graphical display
Absolute and Limits tabs
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit
Limit values as marks on bargraph

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vh_i0063_us.bmp Position feedback as horizontal bar-

graph*
The current direction of action of the out-
put variable is indicated by arrows above
the horizontal bargraph
Right arrow: Positive step output is active
Left arrow: Negative step output is active
Ratio tab
Current ratio value and set ratio as bar-
graph with ratio scale range and engi-
neering unit
Ratio limit values as marks on bargraphs
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put value between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for the set-
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point between
internal/external
Changing set point SP
Changing output variable Out (in manual
mode, only)**
Changing limit values
*With feedback switched on, the position
feedback FB appears as a bargraph and as a
numerical value. If feedback is interrupted,
i.e. if the FBF signal is 1, an empty field ap-
pears instead of the numerical value. The
output bargraph then also disappears.

**If external position feedback has been con-

figured and is active, you can change the ab-
solute output value by entering a value in the
number field or moving the slider. Without ac-
tive external position feedback (external posi-
tion feedback disabled in Control Builder F or
FBF signal set to logical 1) the output value
can be altered only incrementally by using

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the yellow triangle buttons. The Open or

Close buttons are end position commands
having the effect that the actuator moves to
the respective direction for the motor posi-
tioning time plus the max. runtime factor.
This movement can be stopped by briefly
pressing a yellow triangle button.

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H 5.7 Standard Two Position Controller, C_OS

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message
Numerical display
Values tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Output variable
Current state of binary output OB. This
state is indicated in the Output1 field by a
gray or yellow background.
Limits tab:
PV Process value
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4 limit values with icons for the limit value
type (refer to Symbols and Abbreviations
in the Graphic Field , Page H-14 for a
description of the icons)
Graphical display
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit
Output variable as horizontal bargraph
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put value between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for the set-
point between

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internal/external
Changing set point SP
Changing output variable OUT and, thus,
changing binary output OB according to
the configured pulse-width modulation
(manual mode only)
Changing limit values

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H 5.8 Universal Two Position Controller, C_OU

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text,
Message Area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message Icon for operat-
ing mode Track, if this mode is active
Numerical display:
Values tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Output variable
Current state of binary output OB. This
state is indicated in the Output1 field by a
gray or yellow background.
Limits tab:
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4 limit values with icons for the limit value
type (refer to Symbols and Abbreviations
in the Graphic Field , Page H-14 for a de-
scription of the icons)
Graphical display:
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit
Output variable as horizontal bargraph
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put value between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for the set-

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point between
internal/external
Changing set point SP
Changing output variable OUT and, thus,
changing binary output OB according to
the configured pulse-width modulation
(manual mode only)
Changing limit values

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H 5.9 Standard Controller, Three Position C_PS

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message Area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message
Numerical display:
Values tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Internal output variable
Current states of the activation of bi-
nary outputs OB 1 and OB 2 with the
text fields Output 1 and Output 2
Gray background: passive output

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Yellow background: active output
Limits tab:
PV Process value
4 limit values with icons for the limit value
type (refer to Symbols and Abbreviations
in the Graphic Field , Page H-14 for a de-
scription of the icons)
Graphical display:
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit
Output variable as horizontal bargraph
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Parameterized split points as arrows at
the control value bargraph. (The
displayed colored bar corresponds
approximately to the Y1, Y2

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characteristic line split points and

indicates the relationship and pitch of the
characteristic curve.)
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put value between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for the set-
point between
internal/external
Changing set point SP
Changing the output variable OUT and
with it the binary outputs OB1 and OB2 in
accordance with the configured split-
range characteristic and pulse-width
modulation (in manual mode, only)
Changing limit values

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H 5.10 Universal Controller, Three Position C_PU

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as message Icon for operat-
ing mode Track, if this mode is active
Numerical display
Values tab:
PV Process value
SP Set point
Out Internal output variable
Current states of the activation of bi-
nary outputs OB1 and OB2 with the
text fields Output 1 and Output 2
Gray background: passive output
vh_i0037_us.bmp Yellow background: active output
Limits tab:
PV Process value
4 limit values with icons for the limit value
type (refer to Symbols and Abbreviations
in the Graphic Field , Page H-14 for a de-
scription of the icons)
Graphical display
Process value as bargraph
Set point as bargraph
The scale range and engineering unit are
valid for both vertical bargraphs.
Output variable as horizontal bargraph*
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Parameterized split point as arrows at the
control value column (The displayed

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colored bar corresponds approximately

to the Y1, Y2 characteristic line split
points and indicates the relationship and
pitch of the characteristic curve.)
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put value between
manual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode for the set-
point between
internal/external
Changing set point SP
Changing the output variable OUT and
with it the binary outputs OB1 and OB2 in
accordance with the configured split-
range characteristic and pulse-width
modulation (in manual mode, only)
Changing limit values
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H 5.11 Controller selftune TUNE

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Limit value icons: Low, High, NOISE, STAT,
MOVE, Y_LIMIT, TIME_OV
Icon for operating mode Track, if this mode is
active
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Numerical display
Values tab:
PV Process value
Out Current process variable

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T Current test step duration

ST Current selftune state
(see description of ST below page H-61)
ERR Error text
(see description of ST below page H-61)
Parameters tab:
PV Process value
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CP Proportional coefficient
TR Reset time
TD Rate time
CD Derivative action gain
Graphical display
Process value as bargraph
Scale range and engineering unit
Output variable as horizontal bargraph
Limit values as marks on bargraph
Operator interventions
Starting and stopping parameter selftune
Toggling PID parameter set between selftune
and user-defined parameters
Setting controller dynamics
Setting stationarity
Toggling parameter scheduling

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Current selftune state ST:

Text Description
OFF Selftune Off, no controller parameters have yet been determined
NOISE Noise level measurement
The noise level is determined
STEP1_S Wait for movement after first test step
STEP1_M Wait for stationarity after first test step
BREAK Stop test step, wait for stationarity
STEP2_S Wait for movement after second test step
STEP2_M Wait for stationarity after second test step
CANCEL Selftuning canceled due to error
The error cause is indicated by the error code.
READY Selftuning complete, controller parameters have been determined
Errors ERR occurring during selftuning:
Text Description
TIME_OV Time overflow
NOISE Noise level
STAT Too much movement
MOVE Not enough movement
LIMIT_Y Internal and external output limiting
WSTART Break for warm start
OK No error

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H 6 Faceplates for Monitoring Function Blocks

H 6.1 Analog Monitoring, M_ANA

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if
configured as messages
Numerical display:
IN Input signal
4 limit values with icons for the limit
value type (refer to Symbols and Ab-
breviations in the Graphic Field , Page
H-14 for a description of the icons)
Graphical display:
Input signal as a bargraph with scale
range and engineering units
Limit value marks on the bargraph
vh_i0041_us.bmp Operator interventions
Changing limit values

H 6.2 Binary monitoring, M_BIN

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icon of binary message, if a message
has been configured
Display:
Message state with configured messages
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Operator interventions None

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H 6.3 Binary Monitoring of Antivalence, M_BAV

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icon of binary message, if a message
has been configured
Display:
Message state with configured messages
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Operator interventions
None

H 6.4 Event Message, EVENT

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display:
Message state with configured messages
Operator interventions
None
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H 6.5 General Message Block, M_GEN

Display
Faceplate header
Name
Message area
Icons for configured limit value, if confi-
gured as message
Display:
Message state with configured messages
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Operator interventions
None

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H 7 Faceplates for Open Loop Control Function Blocks

Messages of Control Function Blocks

Error E.g. from motor control unit via binary input.
Runtime On exceeding the configured runtime, i.e. the defined time from control
command to achieving the end position was exceeded.
End position error Due to leaving the end position without a control command (a static ar-
row in the graphical area indicates the last command).
Safety intervention Dependent on an external signal, selected statuses can be inhibited
for safety reasons.
Local intervention An external binary signal is applied to the individual drive function
when the final control element receives its signals from a local trans-
mitter. An operation from the operator station is then inhibited.
Blockage On signal from torque monitoring (for IDF_A, only).

H 7.1 Individual Drive Function for Unidirectional Units, IDF_1

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for disturbance, runtime, end posi-
tion, protection and local operation, if
configured as message
A past safety intervention is indicated by
a black icon on a white background. This
display will be reset in automatic mode
or after an operation intervention.
Graphical display
Status fields with the configured command
text indicate the switch state
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the final control element. The direction-
of-motion arrow flashes when the final
control element is “moving”. In the event
of an end-position error or a run-time er-

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ror, the end position to be attained is in-

dicated by a static direction-of-motion ar-
row in the faceplate.
RT Configured monitoring time
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put variable between manual/automatic
Changing control command 1/0 (in ma-
nual mode, only)

H 7.2 Individual Drive Function for Bi-directional Units, IDF_2

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for disturbance, runtime, end posi-
tion, protection and local operation, if
configured as messages. A past safety
intervention is indicated by a black icon
on a white background. This display will
be reset in automatic mode or after an
operation intervention.
Graphical display
Status fields with the configured command
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text indicate the switch state.
Arrow: current direction of motion of
the final control element The direction-of-
motion arrow flashes when the final con-
trol element is “moving”. In the event of
an end-position error or a run-time error,
the end position to be attained is indi-
cated by a static direction-of-motion ar-
row in the faceplate. In direction of mo-
tion STOP the status field for STOP
flashes.
RT Configured monitoring time

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Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put variable between manual/automatic
Changing control command 1/stop/0/1 (in
manual mode, only)

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H 7.3 Individual Drive Function for Actuators, IDF_A

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for disturbance, runtime, end posi-
tion, protection, local control and block-
age, if configured as messages. A past
safety intervention is indicated by a black
icon on a white background. This display
will be reset in automatic mode or after
an operation intervention.
Graphical display
Status fields with the configured command
text indicate the switch state (yellow back-
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ground: current state).
Arrow: current direction of motion of
the final control element. The direction-
of-motion arrow flashes when the final
control element is “moving”. In the event
of an end-position error or a run-time er-
ror, the end position to be attained is in-
dicated by a static direction-of-motion ar-
row in the faceplate. In direction of mo-
tion STOP the status field for STOP
flashes.
RT Configured monitoring time
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put value between manual/automatic
Changing control command 1/stop (in
manual mode, only)

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H 7.4 Dosing Circuits, DOS, DOS_A, DOS_E

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
For DOS_E, only, an alarm is indicated by an
icon, if configured accordingly.
Numerical display
CA Counter actual value
CP Counter last period
S Shut-off value
PS Pre-shut-off value
BV Basic value
Graphical display:

vh_i0051_us.bmp Counter actual value CA as bargraph

Shut-off value S as bargraph
Basic value as marker to the left of the
bargraph
Operator interventions
Entering a shut-off value, pre-shut-off
value, and basic value
Toggling the operating mode for the out-
put variable between
manual/automatic
Stopping and reactivating the dosing cir-
cuit (automatic mode, only)
Resetting: current counter is reset to its
basic value
Adjusting the dosing: coarse dosing, fine
dosing, and dosing Off (manual mode,
only)

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H 8 Faceplates for Constant Function Blocks

H 8.1 Constant Function Blocks CSTBO … CSTWO

CSTBO
Data type Binary
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
State of constant
Operator interventions
Toggling the binary value

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CSTBY
Data type Byte
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Numerical value of constant
Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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CSTDI
Data type Double integer
Display
Faceplate header

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Name, short text

Display
Numerical value of constant and permissible
value range
Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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CSTDT
Data type Date&Time
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Numerical value of constant
Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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CSTDW
Data type Double word
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Numerical value of constant
Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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CSTIN
Data type Integer
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Numerical value of constant and permissible
value range
Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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CSTRE
Data type Floating point
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Numerical value of constant and permissible

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value range
Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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CSTTI
Data type Time
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Numerical value of constant and permissible
value range
Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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CSTUD
Data type Unsigned double integer
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Numerical value of constant and permissible
value range
Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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CSTUI
Data type Unsigned integer
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Numerical value of constant and permissible
value range
Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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CSTWO
Data type Word
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Numerical value of constant

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Operator interventions
Changing constant value

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H 8.2 Constant Inputs CSTSTR8, ... , CSTSTR256

Data type STRING8

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Text of constant
Operator interventions
Changing constant
value

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Data types STRING16,

STRING32,
STRING64,
STRING128 and
STRING256
Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Display
Text of constant
Operator interventions
Changing
constant value

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The following string constants are available:

Block Data type Max. number of characters

CSTSTR8 STRING8 8
CSTSTR16 STRING16 16
CSTSTR32 STRING32 32
CSTSTR64 STRING64 64
CSTSTR128 STRING128 128
CSTSTR256 STRING256 256

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The IEC character set is supported. This includes all characters from ISO646 Table 1 "Basic
Code Table", columns 3 to 7. Also lowercase letters. Non-printing characters such as e.g. line
feed are denoted by the dollar sign $ and are entered as hexadecimal characters.

Example:
$0D$0A Corresponds to 2 characters
0D = carriage return and
0A = line feed

Other examples of non-printing characters acc. to IEC are:

$$ Dollar sign
$' Superscript
$P or $p Form feed
$L or $l Line feed or $0A
$R or $r Carriage return or $0D,
$N or $n New line, end current line and begin at start of next line.
$T or $t Tab. With non-proportional script, forwarding is effected to the column that can
be divided by 8, and to the next 2 cm limit with proportional script.

Characters denoted by $ are not interpreted in the faceplates but are displayed in the form en-
tered, e.g. $83 for «.
The characters known from IEC are abbreviated accordingly, e.g. $0A is displayed as $L.

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H 9 Faceplates for Batch Control Function Blocks

H 9.1 Function Block FPX

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit val-
ues, if configured as message
Display
Batch tab:
State fields (see below)
ST Status display
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BA Batch ID
RE Recipe ID
LO Lot ID
CA Campaign ID
State tab:
State fields
ST Status display
SI Step index of current step
F Failure register
RP 1-10 and RP 11-20 tabs:
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Recipe parameters 1 to 10 or 11
to 20
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for
the output variable between ma-
nual/automatic
Toggling the operating mode be-
tween
operator/program

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Starting Run sequence

Starting Restart sequence
Resetting after Idle
Pause
Continue after Pause
Starting Stop sequence
Starting Abort sequence
Starting Hold sequence

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State fields in the FPX function block

The current state of the function block is indicated by the following text and colors: Impossible
states are shown on a white background

State field State Background color / text color

Idle Dark gray / black

Running Green / white

Complete Light gray / light green

Holding Light blue, flashing / black

Held Light blue / black

Restarting Green, flashing / white

Stopping Blue, flashing / white

Stopped Blue / white

Aborting Orange, flashing / white

Aborted Orange / white

Pausing Light green, flashing / black

Paused Light green / black

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In the overview display the FPX function block's state is indicated by colored bars meaning
the following:

Green Running
Green, flashing Restarting

Light green Paused

Light green, flashing Pausing

Light blue Held

Light blue, flashing Holding

Dark gray Idle

Blue Stopped
Blue, flashing Stopping

Orange Aborted
Orange, flashing Aborting

Light gray Complete

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H 9.2 Function Block PLI

Display
Faceplate header
Name, short text
Message area
Icons for the configured limit values, if configured as
message
Display
Batch tab:
State fields
yellow: current state
gray: possible states
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dark gray: impossible states
ST Status register
SI Step index of current step
F Failure register
RQ Request command
CID Batch ID
RP 1-10 and RP 11-20 tabs:
Recipe parameters 1 to 10 or 11 to 20
Operator interventions
Toggling the operating mode for the output value be-
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Toggling the operating mode between
operator/program
Starting Run sequence
Starting Restart sequence
Resetting after Idle
Starting Stop sequence
Starting Abort sequence
Starting Hold sequence

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In the overview display the PLI function block's state is indicated by colored bars meaning
the following:

Yellow Running
Yellow, flashing Restarting

Yellow Held
Yellow flashing Holding

Dark gray Idle

Yellow Stopped
Yellow flashing Stopping

Yellow Aborted
Yellow flashing Aborting

Light gray Complete

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Table of Contents

I 1 General Description – SFC Display ........................................................................ I-5

I 2 Calling up an SFC Display ...................................................................................... I-5

I 2.1 Calling up an SFC Display via the Toolbar ................................................................ I-5
I 2.2 Calling up an SFC Display via the Display Menu Item............................................... I-5
I 2.3 Calling up an SFC Display via the Context Menu ...................................................... I-6
I 2.4 Calling up an SFC Display from the Overview Display .............................................. I-6
I 2.5 Calling up an SFC Display via a Graphic Display ...................................................... I-6

I 3 Structure of the SFC Display .................................................................................. I-7

I 3.1 SFC Overview Display ............................................................................................... I-8
I 3.1.1 Calling up the SFC Overview Display ........................................................................ I-8
I 3.1.2 Positioning the Display Area in the SFC Overview Display ....................................... I-9
I 3.2 Operate Menu ............................................................................................................ I-9
I 3.3 Steps and Transitions .............................................................................................. I-10
I 3.3.1 Step States .............................................................................................................. I-10
I 3.3.2 Executing Steps ....................................................................................................... I-10
I 3.3.3 Display Format of Steps in the SFC Display ............................................................ I-11
I 3.3.4 Transition States ...................................................................................................... I-12
I 3.3.5 Display Transitions in the SFC Display .................................................................... I-13

I 4 Operating the SFC Display .................................................................................... I-14

I 4.1 SFC Times in the SFC Display ................................................................................ I-14
I 4.2 Step Times in the SFC Display ................................................................................ I-15
I 4.3 SFC Display operation ............................................................................................. I-17
I 4.4 Tip Operation ........................................................................................................... I-18
I 4.5 Step Operating Element Area .................................................................................. I-19
I 4.6 Transition Operating Element Area.......................................................................... I-20
I 4.7 Selecting Steps or Transitions ................................................................................. I-21
I 4.8 Operation in the Display Area .................................................................................. I-23
I 4.8.1 Criteria Window........................................................................................................ I-23
I 4.8.2 Control Aspect ......................................................................................................... I-26
I 4.8.3 Calling up Displays Assigned to Transitions and Steps ........................................... I-27

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I 1 General Description – SFC Display

The SFC (Sequential Function Chart) is a user-defined network of steps and transitions. The
terms “step” and “transition” refer to action blocks and advancement conditions respectively.
Steps and transitions are represented by graphical symbols. The display, type and color de-
pend on the step and transition states.
Every SFC program begins with the initial step and ends with the end transition. During the
initialization of the SFC program, all steps are inactive. At the start of the SFC program the ini-
tial step is activated and all other steps are inactive. The SFC program starts when it is
enabled, i.e. when the start time, restart time or repeat time have been reached or have ex-
pired. The end transition terminates the SFC program run. Afterwards all steps will be in the
inactive state.
The Freelance system offers you the options of operating the SFC program in either the auto-
matic or manual mode.
In automatic mode the SFC program runs automatically. In manual mode you can influence
the processing of steps and transitions.

I 2 Calling up an SFC Display

I 2.1 Calling up an SFC Display via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate SFC display

I 2.2 Calling up an SFC Display via the Display Menu Item

Display  SFC…  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate SFC display

ALT  D  S  Use CURSOR KEYS to select appropriate SFC display  ENTER

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I 2.3 Calling up an SFC Display via the Context Menu

In order to be able to call up an SFC display via the context menu, you must first select a tag
to which an SFC display has been allocated in Control Builder F using the Display access
function.

Select tag  Call up context menu  Select appropriate SFC display

I 2.4 Calling up an SFC Display from the Overview Display

Left-click appropriate SFC symbol

Use the CURSOR or TAB KEYS to select appropriate SFC display symbol  ENTER

I 2.5 Calling up an SFC Display via a Graphic Display

In order to be able to call up the SFC display using a graphic display you must first select a
graphic object for which the Show display action with an SFC display has been configured in
Control Builder F.

Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate graphic object ENTER

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I 3 Structure of the SFC Display

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Title line
The title line displays the name, the long text and the short text of the current SFC display.
Menu line
Under menu item Operate the menu line provides the actions available for the SFC display.
Upper operating element area
The upper operating element area displays the SFC global times and the Step times. The
name of the SFC component and the currently marked step are also displayed.
Display area
In the display area, the individual steps and transitions are displayed depending on their state
and the mode of action execution. The SFC overview display is also displayed here. You can
scroll the display using the horizontal and vertical scroll bars.

The background color of the display section depends on the selected operating mode.
In automatic mode the background color is light blue, while in manual mode the back-
ground color is dark blue. The display of both steps and transitions is identical in both
operating modes.
Lower operating element area
The lower operating element area includes the groups SFC Operation, Tip Operation, Step
and Transition.

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I 3.1 SFC Overview Display

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The SFC overview display shows the complete structure of the sequential function chart at a
glance. The green marking indicates the currently active step(s). Parallel branches are marked
blue.
The SFC overview display offers you a convenient way of viewing the required area in com-
plex SFC structures.

I 3.1.1 Calling up the SFC Overview Display

In the display area: Double-click next to a step or a transition

Operate  Overview

ALT  O  O

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I 3.1.2 Positioning the Display Area in the SFC Overview Display

Left-click in the appropriate display section  Double-click in the selected area

Use CURSOR KEYS to position the selection frame in the appropriate display section
ENTER

I 3.2 Operate Menu

The Operate menu for the SFC display contains the following menu items:
Operate Transitions ...

Steps ...

Active steps ...

Control Aspect

Criteria window ...

Overview

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I 3.3 Steps and Transitions

I 3.3.1 Step States

Steps in the Freelance system can have the state inactive, active, was active and inter-
rupted.
inactive
A step is inactive when it has not yet been used in the current cycle. When a step is inactive,
the programs assigned to it are not executed.

active
A step has its state set to active as soon as the transition condition of all directly preceding
steps has been fulfilled. When a step is active, the programs assigned to it are executed.
was active
When a step has been executed in the cycle, it is set to state was active.
interrupted
The step monitoring time has been exceeded.

I 3.3.2 Executing Steps

The Freelance system offers the modes normal, permanent off and permanent on for the
execution of steps.

The action execution is independent of the step state.

normal
The actions assigned to a step are executed only if the step is active.
permanently off
The actions assigned to the step are never executed.
permanently on
The actions assigned to the step are always executed.

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I 3.3.3 Display Format of Steps in the SFC Display

The display format of steps in the SFC display depends upon the step state and the mode of
the action execution. The action execution modes “permanently on” and permanently off” are
indicated by a colored triangle in the top right corner of the step symbol: For “permanently off”
the triangle is dark blue, for “permanently on” it is light green.

Initial step

Normal step

Permanently off step (marked with a dark blue triangle)

Permanently on step (marked with a light green triangle)

Branch-out

Branch-in

Active step

Interrupted step

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Inactive step

Step that was active

The following table provides information on the colors used for displaying steps depending on
their state and the mode of action execution.

Step state Symbol section Action execution

Normal perm. off perm. on
inactive Background gray gray gray
Text black black black
Triangle - dark blue light green
active Background dark green dark blue light green
Text white white black
Triangle - black black
was active Background gray gray gray
Text dark green dark green dark green
Triangle - dark blue light green
interrupted Background dark green dark blue light green
Text red red red
Triangle - black black

I 3.3.4 Transition States

In the Freelance system, transitions can be set to any of the following three states:
not processed, processed, fulfilled and complete.

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not processed
Not all preceding steps have become active. The transition will not be evaluated.
being processed
All preceding steps have become active. The transition will be evaluated.
fulfilled
The transition advancement condition is TRUE. All preceding steps will become inactive and
all following steps will become active. The transition advances.
completed
The end transition terminates the SFC program run. Afterwards all steps will be in the inactive
state.

I 3.3.5 Display Transitions in the SFC Display

The display of transitions in the SFC display depends on their state. The table shows the tran-
sition colors in dependence of their state.
processed or fulfilled (green text)

not processed or completed (black text)

in progress

execution blocked (blue rectangle)

execution forced (light green rectangle

Transition state Symbol section Execution of the transition criteria

normal blocked forced
not processed Background gray gray gray
or completed Text black black light green
Triangle dark blue light green
in progress Background dark green dark blue light green

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Text white white black

Triangle - black black
fulfilled Background gray gray green
Text dark green dark blue dark green
Triangle - dark blue black

I 4 Operating the SFC Display

I 4.1 SFC Times in the SFC Display

The upper operating element area includes the groups SFC global times and Step times. The
name of the SFC component and the currently marked step are also shown.

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The SFC times are valid for the entire sequential function control.

The start time and the runtime cannot be changed! The restart time and the repeat time
can only be modified in manual mode.

Start
Start time means the beginning of execution of the SFC program. At the start of each new run
the current system time is recorded.

Runtime
The runtime is the elapsed time since the start. The runtime is reset to 0 seconds when the in-
itial step is executed.

Restart
The restart is the time for a new start of the SFC program. Unlike repeat time, restart time
represents a single point in time for starting the SFC program. In conjunction with repeat time,

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changing the restart time can influence the time point for cyclical processing of the SFC pro-
gram.

Repeat time
The repeat time is the minimum wait time between two starts of the SFC program.
If the restart time is fixed it will take precedence over the repeat time. If the repeat time is less
than or equal to the SFC runtime, the SFC is restarted immediately after ending.

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Modifying the Restart Time

Left-click the Restart edit field  Enter new value  ENTER

Modifying the Repeat Time

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Left-click the Repeat time edit field  Enter new value  ENTER

I 4.2 Step Times in the SFC Display

The times in this area relate only to the selected step.

The start time and the run time cannot be changed! The monitoring time and the mini-
mum wait time can only be modified in Manual mode of operation.

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Start
The start time shows the beginning of the execution of the selected step. Each time the step
is executed the start time is updated.
Runtime
The runtime shows the time that a step has been active. Each time the step is executed the
runtime is reset to 0 seconds.
TMO
Monitoring time for this step. The step should be completed before the monitoring time
elapses. If this time is exceeded a message is generated.
TWA
Minimum waiting time for a step. The step remains at least active for the minimum waiting
time TWA.

Modifying the Monitoring Time

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Left-click the TMO edit field  Enter new value  ENTER

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Modifying the Minimum Waiting Time

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Left-click the TWA edit field  Enter new value  ENTER

I 4.3 SFC Display operation

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The SFC Operation group consists of six buttons and the ENTER button to confirm the selec-
tion. Operation is identical for all buttons.

Left-click the appropriate button  ENTER

Automatic
In automatic mode the transitions are stepped through by the program.

Manual
In manual mode the transitions can be stepped through by the operator.

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Enable
This refers to starting the SFC program. If in automatic operating mode En-
able is switched on and either the restart time or the repeat time is reached,
the initial step of the SFC program will be carried out.

Disable
The enable command for the SFC program is cancelled.

SFC programs can be enabled and disabled in manual and automatic mode.

Reset
The SFC program in the process station is reset to the initial step.

Reset is available only in manual mode.

Execute
Is advanced in dependence of the selected tip options.

Is available only in manual mode.

I 4.4 Tip Operation

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The Tip operation group consists of three buttons, four checkboxes and the ENTER button to
confirm a selection. Operation is identical for all buttons and check boxes.

Left-click on the appropriate button or on the appropriate check box  ENTER

Options:
By activating one of the three buttons you can set a pre-defined profile for the editing of steps
and transitions or for observing the times TWA and TMO.
TWA, TMO, steps and transitions are not activated.

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The Step group allows you to define the action execution of the selected step. The name of
the step will be displayed.
In automatic mode the action execution cannot be changed. This is only possible in manual
mode.

The selected action execution mode is maintained even if you switch to automatic
mode.
The action execution of a step can assume one of three states:

Normal
The step is processed normally.

Permanent on
The step is processed constantly.

Permanent off
The step is never processed.
The appropriate action can be selected via one of three radio buttons and the ENTER button to
confirm a selection.

In the display area: Left-click a step  Select appropriate action  ENTER

I 4.6 Transition Operating Element Area

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In the Transition group you can influence the advancement mode of the selected transition.
The name of the selected transition will be displayed.
In automatic mode, you cannot change the transition advancement mode. This is only possi-
ble in manual mode.

The transition advancement mode can assume three states:

Normal
The transition is advanced normally.
Forced
The transition is advanced immediately after processing and irrespective of the transition con-
dition. The Forced state will be reset after one transition run has been completed.
Blocked
Transition advancement is blocked. This transition is not advanced even if the transition con-
dition is TRUE.
The appropriate action can be selected via one of two radio buttons and the ENTER button to
confirm the selection. The Forced action can be selected/unselected via a check box.

In the display area: Left-click a transition  Select appropriate action  ENTER

I 4.7 Selecting Steps or Transitions

You have the following options for selecting individual steps or transitions:

In the display area: Left-click a step or transition

Operate  Transitions…/Steps…/Active steps...  Select from list

ALT  O  T/S/C

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On the next page you can find a description of how to operate the list selection.

Displaying the Transition List or Step List

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Operate  Transitions… or Steps…

Left-click a step or transition  Select action

The following actions are available:

Operate
The highlighted step or transition respectively is selected for operation. The appropriate oper-
ating element area becomes active.
Select
The highlighted step or transition is selected.
Cancel
The list is closed.

Displaying the List of Active Steps

This list is not updated automatically. This means that the steps included in the list were
active at the time the list was called up but are not necessarily still active even a short
time later.

Operate  Active steps…

Left-click a step  Select action

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The following actions are available:

Update
The contents of the list is updated.
Operate
The highlighted step or transition is selected for operation. The appropriate operating element
area becomes active.
Select
The highlighted step or transition is selected.
Cancel
The list is closed.

I 4.8 Operation in the Display Area

I 4.8.1 Criteria Window

In the display area of the SFC display, you can call up a criteria window for each transition or
step. The criteria windows provide further information about the selected transition or step. Be-
sides the conventional criteria windows, which must have been configured explicitly in
Control Builder F, using the Control Aspect option also allows you to invoke automatically
created criteria windows. These represent the program of the transition or step just as is has
been configured in Control Builder F for the SFC. Display is with online values, as in the
Control Builder F Commissioning mode. Online animation is limited to the display. Making
changes is not possible.

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Criteria window for transitions

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The criteria window of a transition allows you to monitor the advancement condition status.
The variables that are relevant for the transition are indicated with their status, current value,
and comment.
Variable marked with & are logically ANDed, variables marked with >= are logically ORed. Va-
riables without such a marking are for information only and do not affect the transition criteria.
A transition (criterion for advancement) is considered as fulfilled if the conditions of all ANDed
variables and at least one condition of the ORed variables are fulfilled. The text lines indicated
in green color in the criteria window represent a fulfilled condition. All non-fulfilled conditions
are indicated in black.

This type of display will only be available if this was configured in Control Builder F. In
the configuration phase a tag can be assigned to each criterion. The associated facep-
late can be called by double-clicking the relevant line in the criteria window.
You can call up the criteria windows for transitions both from the display area of the SFC dis-
play and via the Operate menu item. This call-up is also possible via the context menu.

In the display area: Double-click a transition

Select transition  Operate  Criteria window…

Call up the context menu of a transition  Criteria window…

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Criteria Window for Steps

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The utilized variables with value and comment are displayed in the criteria windows for steps.

This type of display will only be available if this was configured in Control Builder F. In
the configuration phase a tag can be assigned to each criterion. The associated facep-
late can be called by double-clicking the relevant line in the criteria window.
You can call up the criteria windows for steps both from the display area of the SFC display
and via the menu item Operation. This call-up is also possible via the context menu.

In the display area: Double-click a step

Select step  Operate  Criteria window…

Call up the context menu of a step  Criteria window…

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I 4.8.2 Control Aspect

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This requires that the CBF Viewer is installed. For further information see Operating
Philosophy and Getting started Manual, Chapter Freelance Installation.
If the CBF Viewer program is also installed on the DigiVis PC and the Control Aspect is li-
censed and activated, the context menu of a step or a transition includes the Control aspect
item. The Control aspect is the animated display of the step or transition program, similar to
the display of the program in the Commissioning mode of Control Builder F.
After selecting this entry, the associated configured program will be displayed with all current
values. If the contents of the Control Aspect window is displayed in red, this means that either
no online connection exists or the step or transition is no longer active.

Operate  Control aspect

Right-click a step or transition  Control aspect

ALT  O  C

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I 4.8.3 Calling up Displays Assigned to Transitions and Steps

The display allocation set up during configuration in Control Builder F allows every step or
transition to be assigned to a group display, graphic display, trend display, time scheduler dis-
play, SFC display or WEB display as well as to logs.
You can call up the assigned displays via the context menu.

Call up context menu of a step or a transition  Select display

Under Tools  Options you can define that the Control Aspect is opened instead of the
conventional criteria window when you double-click on a transition or step.

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Contents

J 1 General Description – Time Scheduler Display ................................................... J-4

J 1.1 Operate Menu ........................................................................................................... J-5

J 2 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display ................................................................. J-5

J 2.1 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display via the Toolbar ............................................ J-5
J 2.2 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display via the Display Menu Item........................... J-6
J 2.3 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display via the Context Menu .................................. J-6
J 2.4 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display from the Overview Display .......................... J-6
J 2.5 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display via the Graphic Display ............................... J-6

J 3 Operating the Time Scheduler Display ................................................................. J-7

J 3.1 Manipulating the Graphic Area ................................................................................. J-7
J 3.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... J-7
J 3.1.2 Scrolling the Display ................................................................................................. J-7
J 3.1.3 Changing the display section .................................................................................... J-8
J 3.2 Setting Parameters ................................................................................................... J-9

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J 1 General Description – Time Scheduler Display

The time scheduler display in DigiVis is used to observe and operate the time scheduler. The
time scheduler makes it possible to define analog variables chronologically by default, using a
maximum of 32 configured values defining a set point curve. These values are defined in Con-
trol Builder F in the configuration phase. Each entry, of which there may be up to 32, compris-
es an ancillary value and the associated runtime. The runtime defines the time at which the
ancillary value is to be introduced. The time scheduler display provides you with control over
the time scheduler's output (analog signal) in that it can be made to deviate from the defined
ancillary values.

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The time trend is also displayed in a graphical format. To distinguish the set and actual trend,
two different colors are used: green represents the configured set trend, blue the real trend
of the time scheduler output value. The latter does not necessarily match the set trend at all
times. The current value is marked by a red rectangle.

Unlike the trend display there is no data archiving for the time scheduler display.

In addition to the trend curves the time scheduler faceplate is shown. The current output value
is displayed as a bar graph and as numerical value. The tabs Act and Nom can be used to
display and operate the actual values and nominal values in the value field.
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A typical application for the time scheduler is to write a variable value to a controllers set point,
which depends on time. Below the faceplate of the time scheduler, any other faceplate can be
displayed, e.g. the faceplate of the downstream controller.

J 1.1 Operate Menu

The Operate menu of the time scheduler display contains the following menu items:

Operate Scroll left

Scroll right

Zoom +

Zoom -

Zoom to window width

J 2 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display

J 2.1 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate time scheduler

display

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J 2.2 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display via the Display Menu Item

Display  Time scheduler …  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate time sche-

duler display

Alt  D  S  Use cursor keys to select appropriate time scheduler display  Enter

J 2.3 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display via the Context Menu

To be able to call up the time scheduler display via the context menu, you must first select a
tag to which a time scheduler display has been allocated in Control Builder F using the Display
access function.

Select tag  Call up context menu  Select appropriate time scheduler display

J 2.4 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display from the Overview Display

Left-click appropriate time scheduler display icon

Use CURSOR or TAB KEYS to select appropriate time scheduler display icon  ENTER

J 2.5 Calling up the Time Scheduler Display via the Graphic Display

In order to be able to call up the time scheduler display using the graphic display you must first
select a graphic object for which the Show display action with the time scheduler display has
been configured in Control Builder F.

Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

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Use TAB key to select the appropriate graphic object ENTER

J 3 Operating the Time Scheduler Display

J 3.1 Manipulating the Graphic Area

J 3.1.1 Overview

Within a certain time, all defined ancillary values in the time scheduler display are reached.
This time is the total time that the horizontal axis of this time scheduler display comprises in its
default state. To observe a certain range in more detail, you can scroll the display or shift the
time range for changing the display section.
When you change the display section you can observe the trend area in the time scheduler
display in more detail.

The change is carried out via the Operate menu or via the zoom levels in the toolbar. For this
purpose, the following three toolbar icons are available:

Zoom + Enlarges the displayed time range

Zoom - Reduces the displayed time range

Zoom to Resets the displayed time range to the original size

window
width

J 3.1.2 Scrolling the Display

The graphic area of the time scheduler display can be scrolled via the horizontal scroll bars
positioned below the curve display.

Left-click and hold position indicators in the scroll bar  Move position indicator

Operate  Scroll left or Scroll right

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Scroll left: ALT  O  L

Scroll right: ALT O  R

J 3.1.3 Changing the display section

Left-click appropriate toolbar icon.

Operate  Left-click the appropriate zoom level (Zoom+, Zoom+, Zoom to window
width)

ALT  O  Use CURSOR KEYS to select zoom level ENTER

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J 3.2 Setting Parameters

Among the two possible faceplates the upper faceplate is assigned to the time scheduler dis-
play. This faceplate is used to change the different parameters, if this option was configured in
Control Builder F. For this purpose, the following parameters are available:

Offset
Designates the offset between set trend and actual trend of the time scheduler output value.
Either positive or negative values may be entered. The offset value can be changed in manual
mode only.

Entering an offset value in automatic mode is not accepted!

Cycles
Indicates the number of runs for the section of the set trend to be repeated. If the time schedu-
ler is not operating in "Permanent" mode but in "Cycle" mode and the time scheduler has
reached its specified number of runs, the cyclic processing of the time scheduler is termi-
nated. It is then automatically set to execution mode Stop, outputting the configured last
ancillary value.

If the time scheduler is set to Off during a run, the run count starts at zero at the next
switch to On.

Operating mode
The operating mode manual/automatic controls the use of the offset: In automatic mode the
time scheduler works with an internal offset that was assigned to the function block in Control
Builder F during configuration; in manual mode it works with the offset configured in DigiVis.

If no internal offset was defined during configuration, the offset entered in manual mode
is retained after switching to automatic.

Execution mode
The execution mode is used to influence processing of the set trend. The following states are
possible:
Off The time scheduler exits its cyclical processing and outputs the ancillary value 0.
Execution time from start to completion is set back to 0.
Stop The time scheduler's output holds a constant value, namely the value present
there at the precise moment the Stop instruction is issued. This status is main-
tained until a different execution mode is selected. The execution time since start

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is continued in this option.

On The time scheduler begins processing from its current position. If it was previous-
ly interrupted by a Stop in the middle of a program, it will resume processing from
that precise point when the operator switches over to On. If, on the other hand, it
had status Off, it will start at the beginning of the program.
Skip The time scheduler leaves the current section and starts processing the next sec-
tion.
Scroll The time scheduler scrolls forwards at 5 sec per section. If the max. rate of
change does not allow this, the execution time for the section in question is ex-
tended accordingly.

Permanent/Cycles
In Permanent mode the entire target curve is run through permanently. The curve section
configured as a Cycle is run through as often as configured under Number of Cycles. After the
last run, the time scheduler switches to Stop mode.

For further details on the faceplates refer to Faceplates.

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Contents

K 1 General Description – Logs ................................................................................... K-3

K 1.1 Operate Menu........................................................................................................... K-6

K 2 Calling up Logs....................................................................................................... K-6

K 2.1 Calling up Logs via the Toolbar ................................................................................ K-6
K 2.2 Calling up Logs via the Display Menu Item .............................................................. K-6
K 2.3 Calling up Logs via the Context Menu ...................................................................... K-6
K 2.4 Calling up Logs from the Overview Display .............................................................. K-7
K 2.5 Calling up Logs via a Graphic Display ...................................................................... K-7

K 3 Operating................................................................................................................. K-8
K 3.1 Changing the View Settings ..................................................................................... K-8
K 3.2 Starting the Logging ................................................................................................. K-9
K 3.3 Stopping the Logging ............................................................................................... K-9
K 3.4 Printing a Log File .................................................................................................... K-9
K 3.5 Deleting a Log File ................................................................................................. K-10
K 3.6 Enabling Automatic File Transfer ........................................................................... K-10
K 3.7 Initiating Manual File Transfer ................................................................................ K-11
K 3.8 Updating Log Files ................................................................................................. K-11

K 4 Disturbance Course Log ...................................................................................... K-12

K 4.1 Display of the Disturbance Course Log .................................................................. K-12
K 4.2 Operating the Disturbance Course Log .................................................................. K-13
K 4.3 Format of the Disturbance Course Log .................................................................. K-13

K 5 Operation Log ....................................................................................................... K-15

K 5.1 Display of the the Operation Log ............................................................................ K-15
K 5.2 Operating the Operation Log .................................................................................. K-16
K 5.3 Format of the Operation Log .................................................................................. K-17

K 6 Excel Report.......................................................................................................... K-17

K 6.1 Display of the Excel report ..................................................................................... K-17
K 6.2 Operating the Excel report ..................................................................................... K-17
K 6.3 Format of the Excel report ...................................................................................... K-17

K 7 Signal Sequence Log ........................................................................................... K-18

K 7.1 Displaying the Signal Sequence Log...................................................................... K-18
K 7.2 Operating the Signal Sequence Log ...................................................................... K-20
K 7.3 Format of the Signal Sequence Log ....................................................................... K-21

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K 1 General Description – Logs

Logs are used to chronologically document historical events, states and sequences from the
process and from the Freelance system. Logs are output to the printer, screen or (by data
transfer) to data storage devices.
A distinction is made between various types of logs:

Event logs
These are used for logging events such as messages, faults, switching actions and operator
interventions. Logging is performed spontaneously when the event takes place.
Protocol type: Signal sequence log

State logs
These are used for cyclical logging of process states. This includes the cyclical logging of a
tag’s status or the logging of events in the process.
Protocol type: Disturbance course log, operation log, Excel report.

Number of logs
The following logs can be set up per operator station:
Operation log max. four logs
Disturbance course log max. four logs
Signal sequence log 1 max. one log
Signal sequence log N max. three logs
Excel report no limit

File transfer
Using the file transfer function it is possible to transfer a copy of the log file from the local Digi-
Vis PC to another PC. The target PC must have a network communication connection (FTP) to
the DigiVis PC. Normally, log files are sent directly to another PC on the network. It is, howev-
er, also possible to transfer them to another drive of the local DigiVis PC. The file transfer tar-
get is configured in Control Builder F and cannot be changed in DigiVis. To visualize the

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exported files, use the add-on program DigiBrowse. This also offers conversion of the files to
the standard CSV format, so that an evaluation with other programs (e.g. MS Excel) is then
possible.
After calling up a log, the title line indicates the log type plus the log name, short text and long
text. A list of the available log files is displayed below the toolbar. The contents of the first log
file is shown below that list.

For all log types except Excel report:

The content is shown below the header line.
The list header contains the following information:
• Sequential number, number of entries
• Time specified for the start of logging
• Time specified for the end of logging (if already terminated)
• Log state

For the Excel reports:

The content is visible only with Excel.
The list header contains the following information:
• Sequential number
• Entries
• Size
• Last acquisition
• State
• file name

Status
The following States can be indicated for the logs except Excel reports:
deleted The log file is automatically deleted when the configured maximum num-
ber of files that can be archived is reached and automatic deletion has
been enabled. When the screen view is changed, these files are deleted
from the log list.
printed The log file was printed.
printing The log file is currently being printed.
in printer queue The log file was entered into the printer queue.

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Excel reports can have the States acquiring, completed and (deleted).
acquiring Data acquisition ongoing.
completed Data acquisition finished.
(deleted) The Excel report was deleted. With the next change of the display this line
will be deleted fom the file list.

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You can easily identify the current log file as it already has an entry in the Start column, but no
entry in the End column. The operation of the disturbance course log, operation log, and
signal sequence log is largely identical. Therefore, it is described once for all log types.

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K 1.1 Operate Menu

The Operate menu für logs contains the following menu items.
Operate Start

Stop

Print ...

Delete ...

File transfer

Split

Details only

File list only

K 2 Calling up Logs

K 2.1 Calling up Logs via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate log

K 2.2 Calling up Logs via the Display Menu Item

Display  Logs  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate log

CTRL + F9  Use CURSOR KEYS to select appropriate log or enter first character of log
name  ENTER

K 2.3 Calling up Logs via the Context Menu

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In order to be able to call up a log via the context menu, you must first select a tag to which a
log has been allocated in Control Builder F using the Display access function.

Select tag  Call up context menu  Select appropriate log

K 2.4 Calling up Logs from the Overview Display

or

Left-click appropriate log symbol

Use CURSOR or TAB KEYS to select appropriate log symbol  ENTER

K 2.5 Calling up Logs via a Graphic Display

In order to be able to call up a log via a graphic display you must first select a graphic object
for which the Show display action with the log has been configured in Control Builder F.

Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate graphic object  ENTER

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K 3 Operating

Three methods are available for operating the individual logs in the Freelance system:
• via the buttons in the toolbar,
• via menu item Operate (mouse and keyboard operation),
• via the buttons in the bottom operating element area.

K 3.1 Changing the View Settings

The logs can be viewed in various modes: you can split the log, view a detail only, or view a
file list only.
Split
The upper display area shows the list of log files, the lower the contents of the selected log.
When a log is called up, the first file of the list is highlighted. Click with the mouse or use the
CURSOR KEYS to select a different file from the list.

In toolbar or operating element area: Left-click

Operate  Split

Alt  L
Detail only
Show only contents of selected log.

In toolbar or operating element area: Left-click

Operate  Detail only

ALT  E
File list only
Show only list of log files.

In toolbar or operating element area: Left-click

Operate  File list only

ALT  O

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K 3.2 Starting the Logging

Logging can be started by user interaction only if Manual starting and stopping has been
enabled in Control Builder F during configuration.
Logging can be started if:
• logging has not been started yet,
• the maximum number of log files has been reached and Automatic delete is enabled.

In toolbar or operating element area: Left-click

Operate Start

Alt S

Do not open an Excel report during acquiring of data. Opening an Excel report will stop
the data acquissition.

K 3.3 Stopping the Logging

Logging can be stopped by user interaction only if Manual starting and stopping has been
enabled in Control Builder F during configuration.

In toolbar or operating element area: Left-click

Operate  Stop

Alt T

K 3.4 Printing a Log File

The contents of the selected log file can be printed only if Manual print was expressly enabled
for this log in Control Builder F during configuration.

In toolbar or operating element area: Left-click

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Operate  Print

Alt P

Call up context menu  Print

In the following dialog you can define what is to be printed, either the Complete selected log
file, the Current page or a range of Pages.

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K 3.5 Deleting a Log File

The selected log file can be deleted only if Manual delete was expressly enabled for this log in
Control Builder F during configuration.

In toolbar or operating element area: Left-click

Operate  Delete

Call up context menu  Delete

Alt  D

K 3.6 Enabling Automatic File Transfer

If automatic file transfer is enabled, the log data is copied to the specified target folder –
either cyclically or after closing a file, depending on the configuration.

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Automatic file transfer can only be enabled or disabled if Manual enable and disable was ex-
pressly enabled in Control Builder F during configuration.

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In operating element area: Mark checkbox

In order to disable automatic file transfer, the checkmark must be removed again.

K 3.7 Initiating Manual File Transfer

The data of the selected log file is copied to another computer or another folder according to
the configuration. With this, it is also possible to transfer log files that have not yet been com-
pleted.
Manual file transfer can be initiated only if Route manual file transfer was enabled in Control
Builder F during configuration.

In toolbar or operating element area: Left-click

Operate  File transfer

Alt  F

K 3.8 Updating Log Files

The list of available log files is automatically updated.The contents of the respective log file
can be updated manually.

In operating element area: Left-click

Alt + K

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K 4 Disturbance Course Log

The disturbance course log is one of the state logs. It is used for high-resolution tracking of
the time-related changes in a maximum of six analog or binary process variables selected in
the configuration phase. You can use the disturbance course log e. g. for permanently arc-
hiving the most important process variables in this time period in case of a disturbance.
The disturbance course log uses a special disturbance course acquisition function block in the
process station. This function block captures the input signals cyclically and stores them in a
ring buffer containing up to 200 values per input signal. The disturbance course acquisition
function block can be configured in such a way that the event triggering the log – i.e. the dis-
turbance – is recorded at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of the acquired data. As a
result, you can analyse either the preliminary events that have caused the disturbance or the
consequences or both. The log can either be started manually or by a specific event.

K 4.1 Display of the Disturbance Course Log

The available log files are listed below the toolbar. The content of the selected log file is dis-
played in the area below that list.

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K 4.2 Operating the Disturbance Course Log

For details about operating the log refer to Operating , Page K-8.

K 4.3 Format of the Disturbance Course Log

The log header shows the name of the item that triggered the disturbance and the start time of
the log. The process variables of the input signals used by the disturbance course acquisition
block are displayed in a list with the associated time stamps.

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K 5 Operation Log

The operation log is one of the state logs. It is used for logging process variables. To allow
for a better understanding, configured texts can be added to the process variables. The opera-
tion log can be started manually, cyclically, or by a specific event.

K 5.1 Display of the the Operation Log

Left-click appropriate log file

Use cursor keys to select appropriate log file

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K 5.2 Operating the Operation Log

For details about operating the log refer to Operating , Page K-8.
The operation log file may consist of several pages. Once the log file has been opened, the
appropriate “page” can be directly selected. In the bottom operating element area you can find
the appropriate edit field.

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Edit field for the page number and button for scrolling backwards and forwards one page at
a time.
The numbers of the current page and last page are shown in the window title bar in the format:
Current page / Last page

Selecting a page in a log

Left-click in edit field  Enter page number

Use TAB KEY to select edit field  Enter page  ENTER

Scrolling Backwards and Forwards one Page at a Time

Left-click button to scroll backwards and forwards

Use TAB KEY to select button  ENTER

The current page number is displayed in the entry field.

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K 5.3 Format of the Operation Log

The operation log does not have a fixed format because its configuration in Control Builder F
allows text to be freely combined with formatted process variable values.

K 6 Excel Report

The Ecel report is one of the state logs. It is used for tracking of the time-related changes of
process variables. Like the opeartion log process values are acquired for a configured time
range cyclically and stored in a file. Several Excel rports can be configured with Control Build-
er F ans loaded into the DigiVis station.

K 6.1 Display of the Excel report

DigiVis shows the list of the created files. Double click a file will open the report in Microsoft
Excel.

Do not open an Excel report during acquiring of data. Opening an Excel report will stop
the data acquissition.

K 6.2 Operating the Excel report

For details about operating the log refer to Operating , Page K-8.

K 6.3 Format of the Excel report

The content of the Excel file for a report is defined during configuration in Control Builder F;
thus no fixed format exists for Excel reports.

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K 7 Signal Sequence Log

The signal sequence log is used for logging events and operator interventions and is, there-
fore, classified as an event log. This means, the data (events) are not polled and recorded cyc-
lically, but only when an event occurs.
A distinction is made between two types of signal sequence logs:
Signal sequence log 1 outputs events to a printer constantly as they occur. This log guaran-
tees that events are printed out in strict chronological order.
Signal sequence log N does not output the events to the printer until the end of logging or un-
til an operator intervention initiates printing.

K 7.1 Displaying the Signal Sequence Log

Left-click appropriate log file

Use cursor keys to select appropriate log file

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K 7.2 Operating the Signal Sequence Log

For details about operating the log refer to Operating , Page K-8.
The signal sequence log is not divided into separate pages. It is, therefore, not possible to di-
rectly specify a page as with the operation log.

The color scheme of the text and background can be changed for a better overview
when displaying the signal sequence log.

Tools Options

Alt  T  P
In the following dialog, you can define the color scheme for text and background.

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K 7.3 Format of the Signal Sequence Log

The format of the signal sequence log is largely identical to the format of the message list. The
first and last lines each contain a time marker comprising the date and time of day. The time
marker in the first line of the signal sequence log represents the log’s start time. The time
marker in the last line represents the log’s stop time. In addition to this, another time marker is
output every hour while a log is being compiled.
In between these time markers are the various event entries. Messages can be represented in
any of the following four formats: Empty (none), Value, Long text or All. The definition which
event is displayed in which format is made in Control Builder F during configuration. Additional-
ly, the length of the log lines (80 or 132 characters) is specified.
The following overview shows the explanations for the individual formats. The abbreviations
used are explained on the next page in alphabetical order.

Format for all messages

No entry (Format Empty)

Format for Process Messages

M TIME AR TAG S-TEXT M-TEXT VALUE DIM TYPE (Format Value)
M TIME AR TAG S-TEXT L-TEXT M-TEXT (Format Long text)
M TIME AR TAG S-TEXT L-TEXT M-TEXT VALUE DIM TYPE (Format All)

Format for System Messages

M TIME AR TAG SYS-M-TEXT (Format Value, Long, All)

Format for Operator Actions

B TIME OPERATOR TAG COMPONENT OLD NEW DIM (Format Value, Long, All)
B TIME OPERATOR DISPL VAR-NAME OLD NEW DIM (Format Value, Long, All)

Format for Acknowledge Action

B TIME OPERATOR TAG TYPE M-TEXT ACK (Format Value, Long, All)

Formats for Log Events

! TIME L-NAME S-TEXT EVENT (Format Value, Long)

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! TIME L-NAME S-TEXT L-TEXT EVENT (Format All)

Format for Sequence of Events

# TIME AR TAG BIN-TEXT (Format Value, Long, All)

Format for System Events

! TIME „TIMEOUT“ TAG COMPONENT OLD NEW DIM (Format Value, Long, All)
! TIME „ERROR“ TAG COMPONENT OLD NEW DIM (Format Value, Long, All)
! time „TIMEOUT“ DISPL VAR-NAME OLD NEW DIM (Format Value, Long, All)
! time „ERROR“ DISPL VAR-NAME OLD NEW DIM (Format Value, Long, All)

Abbreviations

! Indication of a log event.

# Time stamp of edge of a binary value (sequence of events):
+# for change 0 1, – # for change 1  0
"ERROR" The write command to a process variable or component of a tag could
not be executed, the text Error is entered.
"TIMEOUT" Due to a timeout, writing to a process variable or component of a tag
could not be executed, the text Timeout is entered.
AR Plant area. If a line length of 132 characters has been configured, the
long names of the plant areas are shown. With a line length of 80 cha-
racters the short names A–O appear instead
BIN-TEXT Fixed text: Channel xx, sequence of events.
COMPONENT Component for the tag being written.
DIM Dimension configured for the message.
DISPLAY Name of the graphic display from which the interaction was initiated.
EVENT Log event such as Start, Stop, Print, Delete, and Export.
L-NAME Log name.
L-TEXT Long text configured for the tag.

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M All messages are displayed with their priority (S1..S3 or 1..5) and a pre-
fix for incoming (+) and outgoing (–).
Acknowledged messages are marked with
< for a visual acknowledge or
> for a point acknowledge.
M-TEXT Message text configured for a message.
NEW New value of the process variable.
O Indication of operator action.
OLD Old value of the process variables.
OPERATOR If the add-on program DigiLock is installed, this position contains the
name of the operator who carried out the operator interaction.
In the base version without DigiLock the default user name NOLOCK or
SYSTEM is entered.
S-TEXT Short text configured for the tag.
SYS-M-TEXT Text of system message.
TAG Name of the tag.
TIME Time stamp.
TYPE Configured message type.
VALUE Value of the process variables.
VAR-NAME Name of the process variable being written.

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Contents

L 1 General Description – System display .................................................................. L-5

L 2 Calling up the System display ............................................................................... L-5

L 2.1 Calling up the System display via the Toolbar .......................................................... L-5
L 2.2 Calling up the System display via the display Menu Item ......................................... L-5
L 2.3 Calling up the System display via the Context Menu ................................................ L-5

L 3 Operating Procedures in the System display....................................................... L-5

L 3.1 Navigating in the System display .............................................................................. L-6
L 3.2 Diagnostic Mode ....................................................................................................... L-7

L 4 Operator Station ...................................................................................................... L-8

L 4.1 Calling up the Operator Station................................................................................. L-9
L 4.2 Properties of an Operator Station ............................................................................. L-9
L 4.2.1 Vis Resource (D-OS Resource) .............................................................................. L-10
L 4.2.2 Diagnostic Propeties of the Operator Station.......................................................... L-11

L 5 Process stations ................................................................................................... L-11

L 5.1 Calling up a Process Station ................................................................................... L-11
L 5.2 Displaying a Process Station .................................................................................. L-12
L 5.3 Properties of a Process Station .............................................................................. L-15
L 5.3.1 General data of a proces station ............................................................................. L-15
L 5.3.2 Diagnostic data for a Process Station/ AC 700F / AC 800F ................................... L-18
L 5.4 Modules L-19
L 5.4.1 Select a modules .................................................................................................... L-19
L 5.4.2 General properties of the objects ............................................................................ L-21
L 5.4.3 DAI 04 - Acknowledge Transient check Alarms ...................................................... L-22
L 5.4.4 DDO 01 Properties – Short Circuit Fuses ............................................................... L-23
L 5.4.5 Diagnostic Data Modules ........................................................................................ L-24

L 6 State display of the Objects ................................................................................. L-25

L 6.1 States displayed in the Tree View........................................................................... L-25
L 6.2 State display in system and station view ................................................................ L-25
L 6.3 State in detail view .................................................................................................. L-26

L 7 Modules and field devices ................................................................................... L-27

L 7.1.1 Detail displays - I/O module .................................................................................... L-28
L 7.2 Detail displays - Profibus ........................................................................................ L-29
L 7.2.1 Detail display - Profibus module ............................................................................. L-30
L 7.2.2 Detail display - Profibus master .............................................................................. L-33
L 7.2.3 Detail display - Profibus slave ................................................................................. L-34
L 7.3 Detail displays - FOUNDATION Fieldbus ............................................................... L-36
L 7.3.1 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus, HSE Protocol Module ............................. L-36
L 7.3.2 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus - HSE Link ............................................... L-37
L 7.3.3 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Linking Device ........................................ L-38

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L 7.3.4 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus, H1 Link ...................................................L-39

L 7.3.5 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus - H1 device ..............................................L-41
L 7.3.6 Detail display showing subscriber in the HSE-Segment..........................................L-44
L 7.3.7 Detail display showing the subscriber in the H1-Segment ......................................L-47
L 7.4 Status display of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus device .............................................L-48
L 7.4.1 Status of of a HSE-device .......................................................................................L-48
L 7.4.2 Status of a redundant HSE device ..........................................................................L-50
L 7.4.3 Status of a FF H1 Link object ..................................................................................L-53
L 7.4.4 Status of a FF H1 device .........................................................................................L-53

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L 1 General Description – System display

The customized DigiVis system display shows the current state of the hardware throughout the
Freelance system. The color of the displayed process level components allows you to recog-
nize the current state. A Freelance operator station always has one system display.

L 2 Calling up the System display

L 2.1 Calling up the System display via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon

L 2.2 Calling up the System display via the display Menu Item

Display  System display

Alt  D  Y

L 2.3 Calling up the System display via the Context Menu

Call up context menu  System display

L 3 Operating Procedures in the System display

The system display provides information relating to the operator station as well as the process
stations PS, AC 700F and AC 800F.

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The display has two views of the hardware:

· Left side: tree view

· Right side: detailed view of the objects selected in the tree view

The separator line between the two views can be moved by dragging it with the mouse (left
mouse button pressed).

Graphic view of configuration (tree and system view)

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L 3.1 Navigating in the System display

The keyboard focus can be switched between the tree view and the module view using
the Tab key.

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In the tree view: Left-click on the object

In the station view: Double-click on the object

In the tree view: Move the focus to the object using the Cursor keys

 Enter
In the system view: Move the focus to the object using the Cursor keys

Each time the system display is called, a buffer memory is set up. Each time a new system
component is called from the directory path or the graphic view, a new entry is created in this
memory. These objects can be called up directly from the memory without having to navigate
again.

Operate  Previous object or Next object

Ctrl+ Alt + Cursor key left or Ctrl + Alt + Cursor key right

Alt  O  P or Alt  O  N

L 3.2 Diagnostic Mode

The system display features two modes of display. The standard mode is destined for normal
applications. It contains information and instructions for normal operations.
The diagnostics mode is destined for personnel specially trained in diagnostics. It is here that
information on diagnostics and operating instructions, over and above those in the standard
mode, are provided. The title line changes from “System Display” to “System Display – Diag-
nostics” as an indication that the mode has changed.

Switch to diagnostic mode

Operate  Enter diagnostic mode

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Alt  O  E
If the software security-Lock is installed then the user group will be assigned the “extended
diagnostics” rights and a diagnostics password will not be required.
If the software security-lock is not installed then the diagnostics mode is password protected.
The system display will switch to the diagnostics mode on entering the password.

The default diagnostics password is "diag". The password is allocated and changed
separately for every operator station in Control Builder F. Refer to the Engineering Ma-
nual, System Configuration, Project Tree, Editing Objects, Operator station.

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Exit the Diagnostic Mode

Operate  Leave diagnostic mode

Alt  O  L
If the software security-lock is not installed then one can exit from the diagnostics mode by
calling any other display.
If the software security-lock is installed then one can exit from the diagnostics mode only by
changing the user-name. Calling another display will not lead to exit from the diagnostics
mode.
For further details refer to Engineering manual User Access.

L 4 Operator Station

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L 4.1 Calling up the Operator Station

In tree view: Left-click operator station object

In station view: Double-click operator station icon.

In tree view: Move focus to operator station using Cursor Keys  Enter

In system view: Move focus to operator station icon with Tab key  Enter

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L 4.2 Properties of an Operator Station

When the operator station is called up, a dialog box with the VIS Properties (D-OS Resource)
and Diagnostic data tabs appears.

The Diagnostic data tab is only displayed when the program is in diagnostics mode. By
default, only the Vis-Resource (D-OS Resource tab) is shown.
The following sections describe the individual elements on the tabs.

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L 4.2.1 Vis Resource (D-OS Resource)

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General data
Name, Short text Name and Short text of the Vis resource

Project
Name Name of the last project loaded

D-OS-System
Resource ID Resource ID of DigiVis

Printer
Printer 1, Printer 2, On, Off
Printer names for channel 1 and channel 2
The current state (on, off) is displayed and can be toggled by the op-
erator.
This toggling is possible only in the diagnostics mode. The printer set-
tings are initialized each time DigiVis is started.

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L 4.2.2 Diagnostic Propeties of the Operator Station

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Project
Bootstraps Number of boot procedures of Control Builder F
(Load, whole station)

Loads Number of load procedures of Control Builder F

(Load, chnaged objects)

Corrections Number of load procedures of Control Builder F

(Commissioning, correct)

Memory (RAM) Size of overall and free memory of the DigiVis PC

For further details on this topic see Engineering Manual, System Configuration,
Commissioning, Version check.

L 5 Process stations

L 5.1 Calling up a Process Station

In tree view: Left-click process station object PS, AC 700F or AC 800F

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In system view: Double-click a process station PS, AC 700F or AC 800F

In the tree view: Move the focus to station using the Cursor keys

In the system view: Move the focus to station using the Cursor keys  Enter

L 5.2 Displaying a Process Station

The selected process station is displayed more detailed with the modules configured and
mounted. Color coding of the modules distinguishes, for example, whether a module is
equipped and installed (ok), equipped but not yet installed (red) or faulty (red). Other states
are inactive (gray), other module found than configured (orange) or found but not configured
(yellow).

Displaying a AC 900F controller in the system display

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Displaying a AC 800F controller in the system display

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Displaying a AC 700F controller in the system display

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Displaying a rack based process station in the system display

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Displaying a redundant process station in the system display

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Redundant process stations can be recognized by the connecting line between the primary
and secondary CPU.
Redundancy state synchronous is indicated by a solid line, redundancy state not synchron-
ous by a dashed line or gray connection.

In the detail display of the redundant station, the characters P and S on the CPU front or
alongside the controller show which of the CPUs is currently the primary or secondary
unit.

Refer also Engineering Manual, System Configuration, Project tree and Hardware struc-
ture.

L 5.3 Properties of a Process Station

L 5.3.1 General data of a proces station

The display shows an example of the available information concerning a redundant AC 800F.
The other resources use only parts of this dialog box.

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General data
Name, Short text Name and short text of the resource
Project
Name Name of the loaded Control Builder F project
CPU type
PM 802F/ PM803F Configured resource CPU type (only for AC 800F)
Run/Stop switch State of the RUN/STOP switch on the modules (not for AC
700F)
Prim/Sec state
IP1/ IP2 For a redundant resource, the texts Primary and Second-
ary are used to indicate which CPU is currently primary
and which is secondary

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Resource
State State of the resource
Stopped by Run/Stop switch
Resource was stopped with run/stop switch
Stopped by user command
Resource was stopped by a command from the user
Download active TRUE during download procedure / FALSE otherwise
Date / Time Local time of the process station
Redundancy state Current state of the redundant process station
Synchronous: Redundancy fully functional
Not synchronous Transition state whilst redundancy is
being set up
No secondary: Redundancy partner not accessible
No redundancy: No redundancy configured, but there
is a connection to a redundant sta-
tion.
Refer also Engineering Manual, IEC 61131-3 Program-
ming Redundancy.

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L 5.3.2 Diagnostic data for a Process Station/ AC 700F / AC 800F

The diagnostic data of the controllers are comparable each other; as example the data for a
redundant AC 800F controller are shown.

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Station IP1/IP2 (only for AC 900F and AC 800F)

Shows details of the assemblies or modules, with redundant stations.
These are shown separately for the two modules.
Project
Bootstraps Number of boot procedures of Control Builder F
(load, whole station)
Loads Number of load procedures of Control Builder F

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(load, changed objects)

Corrections Number of load procedures of Control Builder F
(commissioning, correcting)
Resource
Version Version number of the D-PS / D-FC software
Resource info
CPU load % capacity loading of the CPU
last error code System variable ErrorNo

L 5.4 Modules

L 5.4.1 Select a modules

In tree view: Left-click object

In station view: Double-click object

In tree view: Move focus to object with CURSOR KEYS

In station view: Move focus to object with Cursor keys  Enter

The selected assembly or module is displayed in zoomed format.

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More detailed information about the object can be obtained in the following way:

In tree view: Double-click object

In module view: Double-click object

In tree view: Move the focus to the object using the CURSOR KEYS  ENTER

In module view:  ENTER

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L 5.4.2 General properties of the objects

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General data
Name Name of the module as per the configuration
Type Module type
Short text Configured short text
detected type Module type designation mounted in this slot
Run/Stop switch Displays the Run/Stop switch setting (only for CPU modules)
Prim/Sec Current state is PRIMARY or SECONDARY (only for CPU modules with
redundant process stations)

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L 5.4.3 DAI 04 - Acknowledge Transient check Alarms

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Status of transient check monitoring

Display of the transient check monitoring messages

ACKNOWLEDGE The error status is reset and the normal operation is resumed for the re-
spective channels.

L 5.4.4 DDO 01 Properties – Short Circuit Fuses

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Short circuit state Short circuits displayed for every channel

RESET Reset of the short-circuit fuses

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L 5.4.5 Diagnostic Data Modules

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Cycle time Cycle time that is configured (not for DCP modules)
Software version Version of the I/O or Boot EPROM
Hardware version Hardware version of the module
Serial number Sequential number from the production line
Boot test result TRUE / FALSE – Module functioning correctly or incorrectly
Operating hours Total operating time of the module
Operating hours (excess temp.)
Operating time with excess temperature

In this way information window can be selected for all modules. The content of the information
depends on the module type and may be more extensive than in the example provided. For
further information please see Engineering Manual, System Configuration, Commission-
ing, Version check.

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L 6 State display of the Objects

L 6.1 States displayed in the Tree View

The state details active (black), faulty (red) and inactive (gray) are displayed in the tree view.

Color coding is applied to the object information (text) and not to the icon.

If errors are encountered at the subsidiary level (I/O cards, Profibus, FF), the objects are dis-
played as having errors all the way upto the process station in the tree view. Errors are also
detectable in the collapsed view.

L 6.2 State display in system and station view

In the system and the station view the actual state of the modules are visualized with different
colors.

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Color and status

transparent (rack visible)
There is no module configured in this slot, neither is there one mounted
in the process station.

gray The module is configured and the correct module type is mounted.

red A module is configured in this slot, but not present in the process sta-
tion.

yellow A module (e.g. DDO 01) has been detected as installed in this slot, but

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no configuration is available.

orange The module type configured in the hardware structure (e.g. DDO 01)
does not match the installed module type (e.g. DDO 02).

Force state
green The assignment of debug values is indicated by a green rectangle (I/O
modules, only). At least one I/O channel from an I/O module is forced, i.e.
allocated a debug value. See Engineering Manual, System Configuration,
Commissioning, Forcing inputs and outputs.

Rack or basic unit state

dark gray / green The rack is activated.

red The rack cannot be addressed.

L 6.3 State in detail view

An error or diagnosis state is visualized in the graphic view with a colored attention mark at the
right side of the module.

No module found (red warning sign)

A module is configured in this slot, but not present in the station.

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Wrong module type detected (orange warning sign)

The module type configured in the hardware structure does not match the installed module
type (e.g. DAI 04).

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Forced channel detected (green warning sign)

At least one I/O channel from an I/O or slave module is forced, i.e. allocated a debug value.
See Engineering Manual, System Configuration, Commissioning, Forcing inputs and
outputs.

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Diagnostic value present (blue warning sign)

A diagnostic value has been logged for the slave or one module of the slave. The diagnostic
value is shown in the list in the detail view for the slave, under the graphic view. See Engi-
neering Manual, Communications and Fieldbusses, Profibus, Diagnostic data.

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L 7 Modules and field devices

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L 7.1.1 Detail displays - I/O module

System information is displayed next to the module display on the right side. the status is dis-
played with a colored triangle. See also

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The status of the modules is indicated using a colored triangle. Refer also State display of
the Objects , Page L-25.

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L 7.2 Detail displays - Profibus

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L 7.2.1 Detail display - Profibus module

The Profibus module displays information on its profibus master in the module display next to
and in addition to its own information. The Profibus master is represented on the Profibus line
using a gray box. The errors are displayed using a red warning sign.

Profibus module CI 930F

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Profibus module CM 772F

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Profibus module FI 830F

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L 7.2.2 Detail display - Profibus master

The detailed display for a Profibus master shows a bus line along with the slaves that are con-
figured on that bus. The status information for the master as well as the slave or the field de-
vices are shown to the left of the bus line.
Refer also State display of the Objects , Page L-25.

The slaves are represented using bitmaps on the right side of the Fieldbus line. In the case of
slaves that are based on GSD these bitmaps can be referenced in the GSD file. Each slave
can subsequently be assigned bitmaps that are specific to their manufacturer. Standard bit-
maps are displayed in case no bitmap files are specified. The assigned bitmaps will not be au-
tomatically loaded on to the DigiVis station; they have to be first copied into the
<Freelance installation directory>\bitmaps folder on the Operator station.

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L 7.2.3 Detail display - Profibus slave

The Detailed display for the Profibus slave is divided into two sections. The upper section
shows the Device view in the form of an individual bitmap, which can be assigned using the
parameter window for each slave.
Additionally some general information and the status of the field devices are also displayed.
Refer also State display of the Objects , Page L-25 and Engineering Manual, communi-
cation and Fieldbusses, Profibus, Diagnotic data.

Further diagnostic information is listed in the graphic display for the Field device. Here a dis-
tinction is made between the diagnostic values for the unit and the diagnostic values for the
module. The diagnostic values are device dependent. For details on the content and the func-
tions refer to the respective device user manual.

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An additional page “DTM Info” is available in the lower section of the detailed display for slave
modules and modules which have a DTM available.
Similarly a DigiVis station can be configured to have extend diagnostic capabilities. If this Di-
giVis station possesses the required license then the DTM interfaces available for the module
can be called up using the view selector.
The graphical interfaces are device dependent and can be restricted by varying the user
access rights.
In the absence of extended diagnostic capabilities this page simply displays the bitmap that is
associated with the device.

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The DTM associated with the device could also provide functions without graphical interfaces
for the purpose of diagnostics, operations or documentation. The available functions can be
registered and called using “Functions” or “Documentation”.
The functions are device dependent and can be restricted by varying the user access rights.
(Refer Engineering Manual, System Configuration, Project tree, Editing Objects, Opera-
tor station D-LS and Engineering Manual, System Configuration, Hardware structure,
user access).

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L 7.3 Detail displays - FOUNDATION Fieldbus

L 7.3.1 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus, HSE Protocol Module

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The detailed display of the FF protocol module shows the status and the load capacity of the
FF communication.
Along with the CPU load the current total load of the HSE-FI840F module is also displayed.
The value of the FF cycle indicates the load capacity of the cycle configured for the Publisher
subscriber service. In case of an overload this value can go beyond 100%. In this case a sys-
tem message is set.
There could be a momentary, short term increase in the CPU load during client-server access.
The FF values are read through a OPC server and therefore care should be taken that both
the load values should be clearly below 100% otherwise the read service cannot be executed
properly.

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L 7.3.2 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus - HSE Link

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The detailed display of the FF HSE link object shows the “ Tag name“ and the HSE devices
(linking devices) which are configured on that HSE segment.
The status of the FF linking device that is configured is shown to the left of the HSE subnet
To the right of the HSE subnet details such as the “ Tag name“, “ Module type“ and “IP ad-
dresses“ are displayed.
The “Live list“ for this HSE link can be called up in the tree view through the context menu. All
the HSE- and H1 devices that are currently active are displayed here.

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L 7.3.3 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Linking Device

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The detailed display of the FF linking device for HSE devices shows the configuration data
such as “Tag name”, “Module type”, “Short text”, “IP address (redundant)” (only for redundant
linking device) and the configured H1 link.
The current status of the connection is shown under the configuration data.
The “Live list“ for this HSE link can be called up in the tree view through the context menu. All
the HSE- and H1 devices that are currently active are displayed here.
Refer Detail display showing subscriber in the HSE-Segment , Page L-44.

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L 7.3.4 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus, H1 Link

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The detailed display for the FF H1 link object shows “Tag name” and the “ Link address” of the
current “LAS status” (Status of the “Link active scheduler”) next to its configuration data.

The “LAS status” can take the following values:

• "running"
• "stopped"
• "unknown"
• "not loaded"
• "configuration error"

The status of the configured device is shown to the left of the H1 bus.

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To the right of the H1 bus the bitmaps relating to the device and the configuration data “Tag
name”, “Manufacturer name”, “Device type”, “Device ID” and the bus address of the device
are displayed.
If no bitmap is configured for the devices then the standard bitmap is displayed.
The “Live list” for the H1 link can be called up in the tree view through the context menu. All
the H1 devices that are configured and active at the moment are displayed in this list.
Refer Detail display showing the subscriber in the H1-Segment , Page L-47.

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L 7.3.5 Detail display - FOUNDATION Fieldbus - H1 device

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The detailed display for the FF H1 device shows the the configuration data “Tag name”, “Man-
ufacturer name”, “Device type”, “Device ID” and the bus address of the device next to the bit-
map of the device.
If there is an error then the corresponding warning signal is displayed amongst these data.

The resource-, transducer- and function blocks and their current mode of operation are dis-
played under the general information for the device.

The following are the modes of operation of a block:

• Automatic (Auto)
• Out of Service (O/S)
• Remote Output (ROut)

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• Remote Cascade (RCas)

• Cascade (Cas)
• Manual (Man)
• Local Override (LO)
• Initialization Manual (IMan)
• “ ” (In case of an error: no display)

A DigiVis station can be similarly configured for extended diagnostics in a project. After instal-
ling the necessary license on the DigiVis Station and with the right user-access the parameter
of the FF block can be viewed as well as modified. Only those parameters that are enabled in
the function block class for access to DigiVis are displayed.
The dialog displays the relative indexes, names, values, unit, value area, and the comments
for these parameters.
The title bar changes to “Diagnostic mode“ as an indication that the user is in the diagnostic
mode.
(Refer Engineering Manual, System Configuration, Project tree, Editing Objects, Opera-
tor station D-LS and Engineering Manual, System Configuration, Hardware structure,
user access)

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The Digivis access requires additional Client-/Server service on the H1 Link and this could im-
pair the data transfer rate. Therefore only the following standard parameters are enabled for
the DigiVis access by the system:

• ST_REV
• TAG_DESC
• MODE_BLK
• BLOCK_ERR

Further parameters for the DigiVis access can be enabled through CBF in the function block
class for access to DigiVis. However the restriction on the data rate of a H1 link has to be
considered.

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(Refer Engineering Manual, Communication and Fieldbusses, FOUNDATION Fieldbus,

configuration, FF Libraries, FF-function block libraries).

Writing the FF function block parameter

If the user has the access right “Operate“ then the respective value of the paramater in the
column “value" can be changed and subsequently written into the H1 device using the “write“
button
If the security lock package is not installed then the access right configuration is assessed.
The access rights are configured in CBF in the tree view of the hardware structure (Edit/
access rights) in the HWSYS nodes.

Logging user acess

Every activity of writing FF function block parameters are captured in the signal sequence log.
The format for these entries is similar to a log entry resulting from operating faceplates.

L 7.3.6 Detail display showing subscriber in the HSE-Segment

The “Live list“ for the HSE link can be displayed in the tree view of the objects FOUNDATION
fieldbus linking device (FF_HSE_LINK) and the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Linking Device
(FF_HSE_DEV) through the context menu. All the HSE- and FF- devices that are currently ac-
tive in the HSE segment are displayed here in a hierarchic structure. Devices existing in other
projects will also be shown here.

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The entry for a device consists of the following:

Tag name Tag name for the device. The tag name that is configured for a de-
vice is written into the actual device during device assignment.

Redundancy mode In a HSE device the tag name is followed by the Redundancy mode
(Pri, Sec). Nonredundant devices are indicated with the "Pri" mode.

Address Address of the device.

In the case of a HSE device its IP address.
In the case of a H1 device the bus address on the H1 segment. The

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bus address that is configured for the device is written into the actual
device during a device assignment.
In the case of a H1 link it is the segment address of the H1 segment

Device ID Unique identification number for the device. Every device is assigned
a unique device ID by the manufacturer which cannot be changed.
During a device assignment the device ID is read from the device
and recorded in the database.

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L 7.3.7 Detail display showing the subscriber in the H1-Segment

The “Live list“ for the H1 link can be displayed at the FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 link
(FF_H1_LINK) object in the tree view by using the context menu. In this list all the H1 devices
that are configured and are active on the H1 link at the moment are displayed.

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Address Bus address of the device. The bus address that is configured for the
device is written into the actual device during a device assignment.

Tag name Tag name of the device. The tag name that is configured for the device
is written into the actual device during a device assignment.

Device ID Unique identification number for the device. Every device is assigned a
unique device ID by the manufacturer that cannot be changed. During a
device assignment the device ID is read from the device and recorded in
the database.

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Device Type The device type taken from the device description.

Show unassigned devices

A filter can be activated by which the number of devices that are dis-
played can be controlled.
If this filter is set then only those devices that are not assigned are dis-
played in the display window . They are:
– the devices that are configured without a device ID
– the devices that are active with temporary addresses (248... 251)
– the devices that are active with permanent addresses (20...247) and
are not registered in the device configuration.

L 7.4 Status display of the FOUNDATION Fieldbus device

L 7.4.1 Status of of a HSE-device

Normal status. Consists of a connection to the

HSE-device; the device appears in the Live list

No communication link to the HSE-device with

the specified IP-address, tag-name and device
ID exists

No communication link to the HSE-device with the specified IP address, tag name and device
ID exists:

Cause Remedy

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Cause Remedy

• The HSE physical device is not Connect the HSE physical device to the
connected to the HSE segment HSE-segment.

• The DigiVis station is not connected to Create a link to the AC800F controller
the AC800F Controller which in turn is
connected to the HSE segment through
a FI840 module

• The FI840 module is not connected to Create a link from the FI840 module to the
the HSE segment. HSE segment

• The FI840 module is switched off Switch-on the FI840 module.

• The configuration is not loaded to the Load the configuration into the AC800F
AC800F controller. Controller

• The current configuration is not loaded Load the configuration into the DigiVis
on to the DigiVis station station.

• Atleast one of the configured parameters If necessary, change the IP address of the
in the database: IP adress, tag name or device in the configuration and/or in the
the device ID do not match with the physical device and do a fresh device
current value in the physical device. assignment.

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L 7.4.2 Status of a redundant HSE device

Normal status. Consists of the connection to

the primary and secondary HSE device; both
the devices appear in the “Live list”

No communication link to the secondary

HSE device exits. Only the primary HSE
device appears in the “Live list”

No communication link to either of the

redundant HSE-device exists. None of the
HSE devices appear in the “Live list”

No communication link to the secondary HSE device exists. Only the primary HSE device ap-
pears in the “Live list”:

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Cause Remedy

• The secondary device is in the error state; Replace the defective HSE device.
it is not ready to take over the role of the
Follow the instructions on replacing a defec-
primary Linking device.
tive linking device in a redundant confi-
guraton of linking devices

• The HSE physical device is not connected Connect the HSE physical device to the
to the HSE segment HSE segment.
Follow the instructions on commissioning of
a redundant linking device as specified in
the User documentation for FF linking
devices.

• The IP address configured in the If necessary, change the IP address in the

database does not match with the current configuration and/or in the physical device.
IP address of the physical device.
Follow the instructions on commissioning of
redundant linking devices in the user
documentation for FF linking devices.

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No communication link to either of the two redundant HSE devices exists. None of the HSE
device appears in the Live list:

Cause Remedy

• Both of the HSE devices in the redundant Connect the HSE physical device to the
pair are not connected to the HSE HSE-segment.
segment.
Follow the instructions on commissioning of
a redundant linking device as specified in
the User documentation for FF linking
devices.

• The DigiVis station is not connected to the Create a link to the AC800F controller
AC800F Controller which in turn is
connected to the HSE segment through a
FI840 module.

• The FI840 module is not connected to the Create a link from the FI840 module to the
HSE segment. HSE segment.

• The FI840 module is switched off Switch-on the FI840 module.

• The configuration is not loaded to the Load the configuration into the AC800F
AC800F controller. Controller

• The current configuration is not loaded on Load the configuration into the DigiVis
to the DigiVis station station.

• The IP address configured in the If necessary, change the IP address of the

database does not match with the current device in the configuration or in the physical
IP address of the physical device. device and do a fresh device assignment.
Follow the instructions on commissioning of
a redundant linking device as specified in
the User documentation for FF linking
devices.

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L 7.4.3 Status of a FF H1 Link object

No connection to the H1 channel of the linking

device.

No connection to the H1 channel of the Linking device:

Cause Remedy

• No connection to the HSE device (FF Refer to the table “Status of a HSE device”.
linking device) which contains the H1
channel. For possible cause refer to the
table “Status of a HSE device”.

• The H1 channel in the HSE device (FF Activate the H1 channel and commission
linking device), that is associated with this the Linking devices ("Load the configuration
H1-Segment is not activated. of the H1 port“).

L 7.4.4 Status of a FF H1 device

No communication link to the H1 device

with the specified IP-address, tag-name
and device ID exists

No communication link to the H1 device with the specified IP-address, tag-name and device ID
exists:

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Cause Remedy

• No link to the H1 channel of the HSE Refer to the table “Status of H1 link”.
device (FF linking devices). For possible
causes refer to the table “Status of H1
link”.

• The H1 physical device is not connected Connect the H1 physical device to the H1
to the H1 link. link.

• Atleast one of the configured parameters Do a device assignment for that H1 device.
in the database: IP adress, tag name or
the device ID do not match with the
current value in the physical device.

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M WEB Display
 Section N WEB display

Contents

M 1 General Description – WEB Display ..................................................................... M-5

M 2 Calling up the WEB display .................................................................................. M-5

M 2.1 Calling up the WEB Display via the Toolbar ............................................................ M-5
M 2.2 Calling up the WEB Display via the Display Menu Item........................................... M-5
M 2.3 Calling up the WEB Display via the Context Menu .................................................. M-5
M 2.3.1 Calling up the WEB Display from the Overview Display .......................................... M-6
M 2.4 Calling up the WEB Display via a Graphic Display .................................................. M-6

M 3 Operating Procedures in the WEB Display .......................................................... M-6

M-3
 Section N WEB display

M 1 General Description – WEB Display

If you call up a WEB display in DigiVis, the local WEB browser will be started and the link to
the configured WEB site will be activated.

The WEB display starts the local WEB browser. With this, DigiVis users may access
files on the local machine or other machines in the intranet or global internet. Mind the
risks and dangers implied by this.

M 2 Calling up the WEB display

M 2.1 Calling up the WEB Display via the Toolbar

Left-click toolbar icon  In Display Explorer double-click appropriate WEB display

M 2.2 Calling up the WEB Display via the Display Menu Item

Display  WEB...  In Display Explorer, double-click appropriate WEB display

ALT + D  W  Use CURSOR KEYS to select the appropriate WEB display  ENTER

M 2.3 Calling up the WEB Display via the Context Menu

To be able to call up a WEB display via the context menu, you must first select a tag to which
a WEB display has been allocated in Control Builder F using the Display access function.

Select tag  Call up context menu Select appropriate WEB display.

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 Section N WEB Display

M 2.3.1 Calling up the WEB Display from the Overview Display

Left-click appropriate WEB display icon

Use CURSOR or TAB KEYS to select appropriate WEB display icon ENTER

M 2.4 Calling up the WEB Display via a Graphic Display

In order to be able to call up the WEB display using the graphic display you must first select a
graphic object for which the Show display action with the WEB display has been configured in
Control Builder F.

Left-click appropriate graphic symbol

Use TAB KEY to select appropriate graphic object ENTER

M 3 Operating Procedures in the WEB Display

The operating procedures in the WEB display are given by the activated WEB site.

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V System Messages
 Section V System Messages

V-2
 Section V System Messages

Message text: The text is displayed in the message list or the signal sequence log

Pr Priority level S1, S2 or S3

MR Message rate:
1= Message with one state, e.g. ‘Redundancy toggle occurred’
2= Message with two states, e.g. first state ‘Battery low’, second state
‘Battery low is gone’

[ ... ] The text in the brackets is not displayed in every case.

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

AC900F module of S2 2 The temperature of the mod- The ambient temperature is
high temperature ule is more than 70 °C. probably more than 50 °C.
[IP1/2] Reduce ambient tempera-
ture
Acquisition of trend S1 1 Trend values were (partly) not Check the connection to the
'xxxx' interupted received from OPC server. OPC server PC and the
project configuration.
Acquisition of trend S1 1 The trend could not be sta- Check the connection to the
'xxxx' not started tred; writing to trend function process station and the
blocks failed. project configuration.
Archiving of a trend S1 1 An unexpected error occurred Create more space on the
has been stopped while writing trend archive da- disk in question, or switch
ta, e.g. the hard disk is full. the storage of log files etc. to
a disk with more space
available.
Audio file not found S1 1 A wave file can be configured Contact your authorized ser-
for each process alarm. vice engineer.
Battery low of CPU S2 2 CPU module battery is flat or Replace or connect battery.
module disconnected.
Battery low of link S2 2 Link module battery is flat or Replace or connect battery.
module disconnected.
Battery low of S2 2 Battery of the module is flat or Replace or connect battery.
module IP1/2 disconnected.
Battery low of slot S2 2 Battery of the module in slot Replace or connect battery.
E1/E2 module E1 or E2 is flat or dis-
[IP1/ 2] connected.

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 Section V System Messages

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Channel xxx, edge S1 2 In a DDI01 a change of edge
detection of the input signal was de-
tected from channel xxx and
reported with the accompany-
ing time stamp.
The report is written only in
the record and not in the re-
port page.
Counter overrun of S2 2 The internal counter in the Contact your authorized ser-
channel 'xxxx' frequency input module has vice engineer.
overrun.
CPU module of S2 2 The temperature of the CPU The ambient temperature is
high temperature module is more than 70 °C. probably more than 50 °C.
Reduce ambient tempera-
ture
Data lost for all S2 1 Data may have been lost by Check the terminating resis-
modules of process all subscribers as a result of a tors and the cable lengths or
bus 1 [to 3] CAN bus error. contact your authorized ser-
vice engineer.
Daylight saving S1 1 Contact your authorized ser-
time information not vice engineer.
up to date
DCL 'xxxx' stopped, S1 1 The disturbance course log Delete or export log data
all files in use 'xxxx' has been halted auto- and re-start the log. You can
matically. The maximum vo- also configure automatic de-
lume of data for this log has letion.
been reached, and automatic
deletion has not been confi-
gured.
DCL 'xxxx' was not S1 1 The print job for the distur- Check your system installa-
printed bance course log could not be tion, or check that the printer
carried out. Presumably the is on-line.
printer driver is not installed or
the printer queue is full.
DDI01 module not S2 2 Internal error when invoking Check the configuration or
exist the module method. contact your service techni-
cian.
Diag. fault for mod- S3 2 Diagnosis faults were reported Check the associated Profi-
ule n l m ... . for the specified module. bus module or contact the
slave manufacturer’s service
technician.
Diagnosis fault for S2 2 A Profibus unit has sent diag- Check the connected Profi-
unit nosis faults. bus units or contact your au-
thorized service engineer.

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 Section V System Messages

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Different time S1 1 Contact your authorized ser-
zones for project vice engineer.
and DigiVis PC
DigiVis configurati- S1 1 An error has occurred while Check available disk space
on changing failed loading new project data to at your DigiVis PC or contact
the DigiVis station. your authorized service en-
gineer.
DigiVis connection S1 2 The link to station 'xxxx' has Check that the process sta-
to 'xxxx' aborted been disturbed. tion is functioning correctly,
and check its system net
connection.
Disturbance course S1 2 Log in emergency halt. An Create more space on the
log 'xxxx' stopped unexpected error occurred disk in question, or switch
while writing log data, e.g. the the storage of log files etc. to
hard disk is full. a disk with more space
available
EN-Wire break of S3 2 The cable connection for the Check the relevant process
channel 'xxxx' control input EN (Enable) is signal cable.
faulty.
Environment varia- S1 1 Under previous Windows sy- Remove the environment va-
ble TZ is set tems this variable was used to riable from the system or
define the time zone. It can no user settings.
longer be used as nowadays
the time zone is handled diffe-
rently.
Export failed due to S1 1 FTP export: Failure to save Increase size of Temp direc-
copy file export file in temporary sto- tory or delete unnecessary
rage in the Temp directory of files from it.
the sending PC.
Export queue full S1 1 The export of log data re- Use a faster network con-
quires a certain length of time, nection to the FTP server, or
depending on the type of net- a more powerful server. Al-
work connection to the FTP ternatively, reduce the num-
server and on the volume of ber of transmit tasks per unit
data The DigiVis station is of time.
producing transmit jobs faster
than they can be processed.
Export: FTP con- S1 1 No connection could be estab- Check the target device.
nection to 'xxxx' lished to the export target de-
failed vice addressed 'xxxx'.
Export: FTP not ac- S1 1 Access to the export target Check the password.
cepted by 'xxxx' device addressed 'xxxx' was
denied due to an incorrect
password.

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 Section V System Messages

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Export: General S1 1 A general error has occurred Check the amount of storage
FTP error ('xxxx') while exporting the archive available on the target de-
data. vice.
Extended S3 2 A Profibus slave has given an Check the Profibus slave or
diagnostic data overflow of diagnostic data. contact slave manufacturer’s
overflow Probably a ‘flutter’ signal. service technician.
Fault in diagnosis S3 1 The module has announced Check the effected I/O mod-
data the unknown diagnostic data. ule or contact your service
Fault in output S2 2 There is a short circuit on out- Check the process signal
channel 'xxxx' put channel 'xxxx' connection, eliminate short-
circuit.
FC module of high S2 2 The temperature of the mod- The ambient temperature is
temperature [IP1/2] ule is above 70 °C. probably more than 50 °C
Reduce ambient tempera-
ture.
FF configuration S2 2 The configuration that is to be Adapt the configuration in
identity mismatch loaded into the Foundation ControlBuilder F according
Fieldbus devices is not suita- to the physical conditions.
ble for the devices which are
physically present.
FF cycle overrun S2 2 The configured HSE bus cycle Change the FF configura-
time was exceeded. tion, e.g. increment the bus
cycle time.
FF data exchange S2 2 The communication of FF data
has been reestablished.
FF HSE S2 2 An internal error occurred dur-
initialization error ing initialization of the HSE
protocol function block.
FF PNA error S2 2 An internal software error has Check the fieldbus devices
occurred in one of the Foun- and replace the defective
dation Fieldbus devices. device.
FF protocol error S2 2 An error has been detected in
the communication protocol of
the Foundation Fieldbus line.
FF state not ready S2 2 Not possible to communicate Check the hardware installa-
FF data. tion and the configuration.
FI840 IP [1/2] link S2 2 Communication disruption on Check the Ethernet cable.
broken the Ethernet link of the FI840
module, possibly a faulty ca-
ble, or cable not plugged in.
FI840 IP [1/2] link S2 2 Ethernet connection of FI840
running module established.

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 Section V System Messages

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

First adjustment not S1 2 An internal error has occurred Contact your authorized ser-
finished on the secondary CPU during vice engineer.
data balancing between the
CPU modules.
Frame-Error of S2 2 An error has occurred in the The time sequence of input
channel 'xxxx' measurement timing on the signals at the frequency in-
channels indicated. put module DFI 01 should be
checked, depending on op-
erating mode.
FTP error ‘xxxx’. S1 1 FTP access at target station Check the configured arc-
Create file failed failed, e.g. the configured path hive path of the trend display
may be wrong. configuration.
FTP error ‘xxxx’. S1 1 FTP access at target station Restart the FTP server or
Restart FTP server. failed. contact your authorized ser-
vice engineer.
Hardkey not found S1 2 The hard key required for op- Check that the hard key is
erating the software was not installed, and/or check its
found. connection Otherwise, con-
tact your authorized service
engineer.
High temperature S2 2 The temperature at the I/O Reduce ambient tempera-
on I/O module module is above 70 °C. ture The ambient tempera-
ture is probably more than
50 °C.
HW module as- S1 1 The processing station cannot Check the assembly of the
sembly is different reach ‘sync’ state, because modules in both controllers.
the assembly of the two
process stations is different.
IN-Wire break of S3 2 The cable connection for the Check the relevant process
channel 'xxxx' input signal IN is faulty. signal cable.
IO Bus: Module not S2 2 The IO module module is de- Check the IO module and
ready tected, but it is not ready for check the process voltage of
cyclic data exchange. the IO modules.
IO Bus: S2 2 The module could not para- Check the IO module or con-
Parameterization metrized. tact your authorized service
failed engineer.
IO Module: S2 2 The module has announced Check the IO module or con-
Checksum error the diagnostic value 19 – tact your authorized service
(19) Checksum error. engineer.
IO Module: Diagno- S2 2 The module has announced Check the IO module or con-
sis overflow (9) the diagnostic value 9 – Over- tact your authorized service
flow of diagnostic messages. engineer.
IO Module: Diffe- S2 2 The module has announced Check the IO module or con-
rent versions (40) the diagnostic value 40 – Ver- tact your authorized service
sion error. engineer.

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 Section V System Messages

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

IO Module: Internal S2 2 The module has announced Check the IO module or con-
data exchange (36) the diagnostic value 36 – Er- tact your authorized service
ror during internal data ex- engineer.
change.
IO Module: Internal S2 2 The module has announced Check the IO module or con-
error (43) the diagnostic value 43 – In- tact your authorized service
ternal error. engineer.
IO Module: Low S2 2 The module has announced Check the IO module or con-
process voltage the diagnostic value 11 – Low tact your authorized service
(11) process voltage. engineer.
IO Module: No S2 2 The module has not commu- Change the module or con-
Communication / nicated properly for a speci- tact your authorized service
Slot empty fied length of time or the mod- engineer.
ule is not plugged.
IO Module: Para- S2 2 The module has announced Check the IO module or con-
meter error (26) the diagnostic value 26 – tact your authorized service
wrong parameter values engineer.
found.
IO Module: Process S2 2 The module has announced Check the IO module or con-
voltage switched off the diagnostic value 45 – No tact your authorized service
(45) process voltage. engineer.
IO Module: Timeout S2 2 The module has announced Check the IO module or con-
(3) the diagnostic value 3 – tact your authorized service
Timeout. engineer.
IO Module: Type S2 2 The detected module type is Check the plugged modules.
not supported not supported with this soft-
ware version.
IO Module: Wrong S2 2 The configured and plugged Correct the configuration.
type plugged module types are different.
Lateral communic: S2 2 Station 'xxxx' has sent its data Check that the process sta-
Timeout from sta- in the specified interval time. tion is functioning correctly,
tion 'xxxx' and check its system net-
connection.
Check the possibility that the
station may be operating
under overload and there-
fore be unable to send its
lateral data in the specified
interval.
Less than 'xxxx' KB S1 1 Hard disk "yyyy" on the Digi- Create more space on the
free disk space on Vis PC no longer has suffi- disk in question, or switch
drive "yyyy": cient free space (less than the storage of log files etc. to
'xxxx' KB). a disk with more space
available.

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 Section V System Messages

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Less than 'xxxx' KB S1 1 Low free memory on the Digi- Check all active programs
free memory Vis PC (less than 'xxxx' KB). on the DigiVis PC and close
those applications which are
currently not needed. If
possible restart DigiVis
and/or the DigiVis PC.
Maximum of redun- S1 2 The volume of redundancy Dividing the program of the
dancy data ex- data per task is limited to 64 task in question into several
ceeded KB. One of the tasks has ex- parts reduces the volume of
ceeded this limit, and the re- redundancy data.
dundancy has been complete-
ly deactivated.
Message connec- S1 2 The message connection for Check that station 'xxxx' is
tion to station 'xxxx' logs and messages to station functioning correctly and/or
lost 'xxxx' is lost. check its system net con-
nection.
Message list overf- S1 1 The system is producing more In the message list configu-
low messages than the DigiVis ration, increase the number
message list can accommo- of messages (up to 2000 are
date. possible). If this parameter is
already at the maximum, try
reducing the number of
messages or changing the
acknowledge levels.
Messages lost: S1 1 The internal buffers for mes- A DigiVis station is unable to
overflow for prio sages of priority ‘xxxx’ are no process the messages as
'xxxx' longer big enough. quickly as they are generat-
ed. Reduce the number of
messages.
Miss. extern. power S3 2 No auxiliary power, or dis- Check the connection for
supply output rupted auxiliary power to the this auxiliary power supply,
channel 'xxxx' frequency input module in or the supply itself.
question.
Miss. external pow- S3 2 No auxiliary power, or dis- Check the connection for
er supply channel rupted auxiliary power to the this auxiliary power supply,
group 1 [to 4] channel group in question. or the supply itself.
Missing transmitter S3 2 No external power supply for Check the connection for
supply channel the channel in question. this power supply, or the vol-
group 1 [to 2] tage itself.
Module fault S2 2 Errors occurred in the module. Change the module or con-
tact your authorized service
engineer.
Module fault: S2 2 Errors occurred in the mod- Change the module or con-
Boot test error ule’s boot test. tact your authorized service
engineer.

V-9
 Section V System Messages

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Module fault: S2 2 The module has not commu- Change the module or con-
Communication er- nicated properly for a speci- tact your authorized service
ror fied length of time. engineer.
Module fault: S2 2 The configuration of the mod- Change the configuration or
Configuration error ule is not valid. contact your authorized ser-
vice engineer.
Module fault: Identi- S2 2 The module cannot be identi- Change the module or con-
fication error fied. tact your authorized service
engineer.
Module fault: no S2 2 No master can be found on Check the Profibus connec-
master the Profibus. tion.
Module fault: S2 2 The configuration of Profibus Change the configuration or
Parameter error on master do not match to the contact your authorized ser-
master connected device. vice engineer.
Module fault: S2 2 The configuration of Profibus Change the configuration or
Parameter error on slave do not match to the contact your authorized ser-
slave connected device. vice engineer.
Module fault: Self S2 2 In its cyclical self-test the Contact your authorized ser-
test error module has detected a fatal vice engineer.
error.
Module fault: S2 2 The configured Profibus slave Change the configuration or
Slave not existent cannot be connected. contact your authorized ser-
vice engineer.
Module fault: S2 2 The configured Profibus slave Change the configuration or
Slave not ready does not communicate cor- contact your authorized ser-
rectly. vice engineer.
Module fault: Slot S2 2 A specific module type has Alter the configuration to
empty been configured for a slot, but match the hardware in-
no module has been plugged stalled.
in.
Module fault: S2 2 The module has an incorrect Load a new firmware version
Wrong firmware firmware version. in the module, change the
version module, or contact your ser-
vice technician.
Module [IP1/2]: S1 2 The number of self test errors Contact your authorized ser-
Number self test er- detected in the module is vice engineer.
rors nnn" dumped. If the number of self
test errors reaches 5, then the
module will no longer boot up.
Module self test er- S2 2 In its cyclical self-test the Contact your authorized ser-
ror 'xxxx' module has detected a fatal vice engineer.
error error number 'xxxx').
Module self test er- S2 2 In its cyclical self-test the Contact your authorized ser-
ror IP1/2 module has detected a failure vice engineer.
that cannot be accepted.

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 Section V System Messages

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Network buffer er- S1 1 There are no more net work A warm start will solve the
ror, warmstart rec- buffers available, communica- current problem. Check and
ommended tion with the process stations clean your net work to avoid
does not work correctly. this problem for the future.
Network buffer low, S1 1 Only few net work buffers are A warm start will solve the
warmstart recom- available, communication with current problem. Check and
mended the process stations is endan- clean your net work to avoid
gered. this problem for the future.
Network connection S1 1 The system bus network con- Check the system net con-
[1 to 4] failure nection of the is incorrect. nection of the process sta-
[IP1/2] tion.
No prim. and S2 2 The redundant Profibus con- Check the connection and
second. master nection is disturbed. configuration of the redun-
connection dant Profibus line.
No RED Link con- S1 2 Communication disruption on Check cable connection.
nection the RED link, possibly a faulty
cable, or cable not plugged in.
No valid daylight S2 2 Time cannot be converted to Correct or extend your
saving time defined daylight saving time. summer-time table, or check
The summer-time table’s pe- the time to be converted
riod of validity has expired, or against the last error source
the table does not contain any declared.
times in standard chronologi-
cal order. Another possible
cause is that the time to be
converted lies precisely within
the one undefined hour when
daylight saving time starts.
Object error, first S1 2 The user program could not Do not load user program
adjustment not be loaded fully. with “Load selected objects”.
possible Instead, update the project
data with “Load entire sta-
tion” or at least with “Load
changed objects”.
Operation log 'xxxx' S1 2 Log in emergency halt. An Create more space on the
stopped unexpected error occurred disk in question, or switch
while writing log data, e.g. the the storage of log files etc. to
hard disk is full. a disk with more space
available
OPL 'xxxx' stopped, S1 1 The operation log 'xxxx' has Delete or export log data
all files in use been halted automatically. and re-start the log. You can
The maximum volume of data also configure automatic de-
for this log has been reached, letion.
and automatic deletion has
not been configured.

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 Section V System Messages

Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

OPL 'xxxx' was not S1 1 The print job for the operation Check your system installa-
printed log could not be carried out. tion, or check that the printer
Presumably the printer driver is on-line.
is not installed or the printer
queue is full.
Output 10V faulty at S3 2 Output voltage 10 V faulty. Check output load.
I: 'xxxx'
Over / underrang- S3 2 The measuring range has Ensure that values remain
ing / wire break been over/under-ranged for within the permissible mea-
channel 0 [to 7] the channel in question, or the suring range and/or check
cable is damaged there. the process signal cable.
Overflow/broken S3 2 The measuring range has Ensure that values remain
wire at C: 'xxxx' been overranged for the listed within the permissible mea-
channel or the cable is dam- suring range and/or check
aged there. the process signal cable.
Overflow/broken S3 2 The measuring range has Ensure that values remain
wire at I: 'xxxx' been overranged for the listed within the permissible mea-
input channel or the cable is suring range and/or check
damaged there. the process signal cable.
Overflow/broken S3 2 The measuring range has Ensure that values remain
wire at O: 'xxxx' been overranged for the listed within the permissible mea-
output channel or the cable is suring range and/or check
damaged there. the process signal cable.
Overload, first ad- S1 2 The CPU module is operating Rectify the overload by alter-
justment not possi- with an overload, with the re- ing the task interval times or
ble sult that redundant operation splitting up the program.
cannot be initiated. The re-
dundancy has been complete-
ly deactivated.
Power fail of power S1 2 The power supply in question Check cable connection and
supply 1 [to 2] has failed. the supply itself.
Prim/Sec toggle by S1 1 Failure of the fieldbus com- Check the connection and
fieldbus communi- munication has triggered a re- configuration of the fieldbus
cation dundancy toggle. devices.
Prim/Sec toggle by S1 1 Redundancy toggle caused by Normal operation.
function user function call PRIM/SEC
in the normal program.
Prim/Sec toggle by S1 1 Redundancy toggle occured Replace the defective mod-
HW module failure due failure of a module of the ule or check for other caus-
process station. es.
Prim/Sec toggle by S1 1 Redundancy toggle through Check the system net con-
network error detection of an error in the nection of the CPU modules,
system net connection. in particular that of the cur-
rent secondary.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Prim/Sec toggle by S1 1 Redundancy toggle caused by Replace faulty CPU, or in-
primary failure failure of the primary CPU- vestigate other causes.
module.
Prim/Sec toggle by S1 1 Redundancy toggle by operat- Normal operation.
toggle button ing the toggle button in Con-
trol Builder F.
Prim/Sec toggle by S1 1 Redundancy toggle by operat- Normal operation.
toggle switch ing the toggle button on the
primary CPU-module.
Process bus 1 [to 3] S2 1 The CPU-module was unable Check the terminating resis-
data lost: Reception to process the received data tors and the cable lengths or
overload quickly enough. contact your authorized ser-
vice engineer.
Process bus 1 [to 3] S2 1 The CPU-module was unable Contact your authorized ser-
data lost: Sending to send any data for a certain vice engineer.
overload length of time.
Process bus data S2 1 The module was unable to Check the terminating resis-
lost while receiving process the received data tors and the cable lengths or
quickly enough. contact your authorized ser-
vice engineer.
Process bus data S2 1 For a certain period of time Check the terminating resis-
lost while sending the module was unable to tors and the cable lengths or
send any data. contact your authorized ser-
vice engineer.
Process bus data S2 1 For a certain period of time Reduce the distance or con-
lost while sending: the module was unable to tact your authorized service
Distance send any data. It is likely that engineer.
the connection distance to the
supplementary racks is too
great.
Profibus Diagnosis S2 2 The Profibus slaves have giv- Check the Profibus configu-
Buffer Overflow en an overflow of diagnosis ration and, if possible, in-
data. Probably ‘flutter’ signals. crease the number of the
Profibus diagnosis buffers of
the master. Check the Profi-
bus slaves or contact the
slave manufacturer’s service
technician.
Profibus DP Master S2 2 The maximum bus cycle time Check the configuration and
Bus Cycle Timeout of the Profibus communication connections of all Profibus
was exceeded. The Profibus devices or contact your ser-
master was reset. vice technician.
Profibus DP Master S2 2 Profibus DP Master is in the Check the configuration,
in State CLEAR CLEAR state. connection and status of all
Profibus devices.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Profibus DP Master S2 2 Profibus Master is disturbed, Check the configuration and
in State Error all devices fail. connection to the Profibus
[IP1/2] master and the status of the
Profibus module.
Profibus DP Master S2 2 The Profibus DP Master is in Check the configuration and
in State OFFLINE the OFFLINE state. connection to the Profibus
master and the status of the
Profibus module.
Profibus DP Master S2 2 Profibus DP Master is in the Check the configuration,
in State STOP STOP state. connection and status of all
Profibus devices.
Profibus duplicate S2 2 The Profibus master software Check the configuration of
master addr de- has detected that another Pro- the Profibus line.
tected fibus master with an identical
address is active on the same
Profibus line.
Profibus firmware S2 2 The Profibus master software
API malfunction has detected an error in the
protocol stack. Depending on
the nature of the error, a reset
of the protocol stack is in-
itiated and Profibus communi-
cation is resumed.
Profibus firmware S2 2 The Profibus master software
API timeout has detected a timeout in the
protocol stack. Depending on
the nature of the error, a reset
of the protocol stack is in-
itiated and Profibus communi-
cation is resumed.
Profibus Firmware S2 2 An internal error has occurred Contact your service
Error (xxx) in the communications soft- technician.
ware of the Profibus Master.
Profibus Firmware S2 2 The Firmware version of the Load a new Firmware ver-
Version Error Profibus module is outdated. sion into the module, change
[IP1/2] the module or contact your
service technician.
Profibus Line A/B S2 2 The redundancy of the Profi- Check the configuration and
no data reception bus line is disturbed. the devices of the Profibus.
Profibus Master S2 2 The redundancy of the Profi- Check the configuration and
Bus Cycle Timeout bus line is disturbed. the devices of the Profibus.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Profibus No Con- S2 2 The Profibus master software Check the configuration of
nection to any has detected a physical error the Profibus line.
Slave [IP1/2] on the line, and it is no longer
possible to perform any-
communication.
Profibus physical S2 2 The Profibus master software Check the configuration of
layer malfunction has detected a physical error the Profibus line.
on the line, and it is no longer
possible to perform error-free
communication.
Readback fault in S2 2 An error has occurred during Contact your authorized ser-
output channel signal readback on an output vice engineer.
channel.
Red. startup with- S1 1 After redundancy toggle, the Check the configuration of
out current process new primary CPU is not re- the processing station, in
values ceiving any current input data particular, the parameter
within the configured waiting “Toggle timeout for field bus
time. inputs”.

Redundant fieldbus S1 1 The redundant communication Check the connections and

comm. not availa- of a fieldbus has failed. configuration of the con-
ble nected field busses.
RS-Wire break of S3 2 The cable connection for the Check the relevant process
channel 'xxxx' input signal RS (Run/Stop) is signal cable.
faulty.
RUN / STOP mis- S1 2 Mismatched positions of Adjust switch positions.
match P-RUN <-> RUN/STOP switches on CPU-
S-STOP modules, with current posi-
tions displayed.
RUN / STOP mis- S1 2 Mismatched positions of Adjust switch positions.
match P-STOP <-> RUN/STOP switches on CPU-
S-RUN modules, with current posi-
tions displayed.
RUN/STOP mis- S1 2 The positions of the RUN / Match the switch positions.
match switch <-> STOP-switches of the Primary
state and Secondary are different.
After redundancy toggling, the
switch position and state
(RUN / STOP) on the new
primary do not correspond.
Sec boot cause: S1 1 A fatal software error has oc- Contact your authorized ser-
CPU fault detected curred on the module. vice engineer.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Sec boot cause: S1 1 A critical software error has Contact your authorized ser-
Critical error triggered a new synchroniza- vice engineer.
tion by the primary CPU-
module.
Sec boot cause: S1 1 A new synchronization has Normal operation, check
Power fail been triggered on the CPU- your power supply if neces-
module by the reset button. sary.
Reset button pressed for
longer than 5 seconds.
Sec boot cause: S1 1 A new synchronization has Normal operation.
Reset switch been triggered on the CPU-
module by the reset button.
Reset button pressed for
longer than 5 seconds.
Sec boot cause: S1 1 A fatal software error has oc- Contact your authorized ser-
Software error curred on the module. vice engineer.
Sec boot cause: S1 1 The CPU-module watchdog Contact your authorized ser-
Watchdog has triggered a new synchro- vice engineer.
nization by the primary CPU-
module.
Secondary failure S1 2 In the course of synchronous Check that the CPU module
operation, the secondary has is fully functional. Also oc-
failed. curs when there is a fault in
the RED link connection.
Secondary has an S1 1 The station cannot accept the Load the operating system
invalid operating ‘sync’ state, because the op- of the secondary using the
system erating system of the second- “Control Builder F Confi-
ary does not correspond to gure”.
that of the primary.
Secondary not S1 2 The redundancy partner (sec- Check whether there is a
found ondary) cannot be found, and secondary CPU, and wheth-
consequently cannot be er the RED link is connected
loaded. correctly.
Secondary not S1 2 After the operating system Check whether the second-
reachable after has been loaded, the second- ary was unable to terminate
boot ary cannot be accessed. the boot-up of its operating
system.
Short circuit at C: S3 2 A short circuit has been de- Check the relevant process
'xxxx' tected for one or more digital signal cable.
channels; all channels are
listed if enough space in text.
Short circuit at I: S3 2 A short circuit has been de- Check the relevant process
'xxxx' tected for one or more input signal cable.
channels; all channels are
listed if enough space in text.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Short circuit at O: S3 2 A short circuit has been de- Check the relevant process
'xxxx' tected for one or more ouput signal cable.
channels; all channels are
listed if enough space in text.
Shortcut of channel S3 2 The cable connection for the Check the relevant process
'xxxx' analog input has a short cir- signal cable.
cuit.
Signal sequence S1 2 Log in emergency halt. An Create more space on the
log 'xxxx' stopped unexpected error occurred disk in question, or switch
while writing log data, e.g. the the storage of log files etc. to
hard disk is full. a disk with more space
available
Slave deactivated S2 2 Errors occurred on the com- Check the related Profibus
due to protocol er- munication to the Profibus device or contact slave
ror slave. manufacturer’s service tech-
nician.
Slave was parame- S2 2 The Profibus device was con- Check the configuration of
terized by another figured from another master. the other Profibus master.
Master A different master has para-
meterized the slave.
SSL 'xxxx' stopped, S1 1 The signal sequence log 'xxxx' Delete or export log data
all files in use has been halted automatically. and re-start the log. You can
The maximum volume of data also configure automatic de-
for this log has been reached, letion.
and automatic deletion has
not been configured.
SSL 'xxxx' was not S1 1 The print job for the signal se- Check your system installa-
printed quence log could not be car- tion, or check that the printer
ried out. Presumably the prin- is on-line.
ter driver is not installed or the
printer queue is full.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 An operator action (in Control Normal operation.
Bootstrap by opera- Builder F) has caused Boot-
tor strap on the CPU-module.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 An operator action (in Control Normal operation.
Cold start by opera- Builder F) has caused a cold
tor start on the process station.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 The application program has Normal operation.
Cold start by pro- caused a cold start on the
gram process station.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 A cold start has been trig- Normal operation.
Cold start by reset gered on the CPU-MODULE
switch by the reset button.
Reset button pressed for more
than 5 seconds.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Stat. boot cause: S1 1 After reaching the safety state Check reason for safety
Cold start/Safety a cold start on the process state using the boot cause
state station has caused. information dialog.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 A fatal software error has oc- Contact your authorized ser-
CPU fault detected curred on the CPU-module. vice engineer.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 No boot configuration is Contact your authorized ser-
Default configura- present in the process station. vice engineer.
tion only The process station has been
initialized since it does not
contain a boot configuration.
The standard (default) confi-
guration has been reverted to.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 A warm start has been acti- Contact your authorized ser-
Enter recover mode vated on a process station. vice engineer.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 An operator action (in Control Normal operation.
Initialization by op- Builder F) has caused an In-
erator itialize on the process station.
Stat.boot cause In- S1 1 The controller has been initia- Normal operation
itialization from SD lized with the data from the
card SD card.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 CPU starts after a redundancy
Redundancy boot toggle.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 A fatal software error has oc- Contact your authorized ser-
Software error curred on the CPU-module. vice engineer.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 An operator action (in Control Normal operation.
Warm start by op- Builder F) has caused a warm
erator start on the CPU-module.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 A warm start has been trig- Normal operation.
Warm start by reset gered on the CPU-module by
switch the reset button. Reset button
pressed for less than 5
seconds.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 A critical software error has Contact your authorized ser-
Warm start / critical triggered a warm start on the vice engineer.
error CPU-module.
Stat. boot cause: S1 1 The CPU-module watchdog Contact your authorized ser-
Watchdog has triggered a boot. vice engineer.
Station Ethernet S1 1 The communication load on Check the configuration and
overload of inter- interface xxx is too high. The the associated Ethernet de-
face xxx Ethernet controller was tem- vices.
porarily switched off.
Station FPGA S1 1 An error has occurred in the Contact your authorized ser-
image error xxx FPGA of the controller's CPU. vice engineer.
Station radio clock S1 1 A radio clock linked to the Check radio clock and/or
failed process station has failed. connection.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Station software er- S1 1 A fatal error has occurred on Contact your authorized ser-
ror 'xxxx' the CPU-module, 'xxxx' con- vice engineer.
tains its ID.
Station stopped S1 1 Station resource has been Normal operation, start the
stopped. resource.
Station system time S1 2 The system time of the re- Set the system time in your
not set source has never been set. plant (Control Builder F,
The message in DigiVis is Commissioning, Options,
displayed with a time stamp Set system time).
that is calculated with a sys-
tem time DT#2099-12-31
00:00:000 and the actual time
zone.
The controller performs a cold
start on power fail.
Station task break S2 1 A user task in the station has In commissioning mode, de-
point activated reached a break point. bugger: deactivate or re-
move the break point. Allow
task to continue running.
Station task idle S2 1 The user task in question is Normal operation.
ready to be started.
Station task S2 1 The user task in question has Normal operation.
stopped been stopped.
Station warm start S1 1 The CPU-module has been Normal operation, check
down time > 24 re-started, and has performed power supply if necessary.
days a warm start following a power
failure. Power down time was
higher than 24 days.
Stop archiving S1 1 An unexpected error occurred Create more space on the
while writing archive data, e.g. disk in question, or switch
the hard disk is full. the storage of log files etc. to
a disk with more space
available.
Sys. time set at S1 1 The system time in the Normal operation.
'xxxx' process or Gateway station
has been changed by an op-
erator action (in Control Build-
er F), 'xxxx' contains the origi-
nal time (local).
System bus net- S1 1 The system bus network con- Check the system net con-
work connection nection of the is incorrect. nection of the process sta-
failure [IP1/2] tion.
Task not executa- S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
ble: DT overflow in question has caused a DT gram.
arithmetic error.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Task not executa- S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
ble: DT underflow in question has caused a DT gram.
arithmetic error.
Task not executa- S1 1 An illegal array index has Check and correct the user
ble: Illegal array in- been calculated in the user program.
dex program.
Task not executa- S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
ble: INT div. by 0 in question has caused an in- gram.
teger arithmetic error.
Task not executa- S1 1 The program of the user task Contact your authorized ser-
ble: INT FB error in question has caused an vice engineer.
arithmetic error within a func-
tion block.
Task not executa- S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
ble: INT overflow in question has caused an in- gram.
teger arithmetic error.
Task not executa- S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
ble: INT overflow in question has caused an in- gram.
(store) teger overflow on saving.
Task not executa- S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
ble: INT underflow in question has caused an in- gram.
teger arithmetic error.
Task not executa- S1 1 If the resource is halted while The resource must not be
ble: Invalid debug a task is at a break point, the halted whilst one of the
command task switches to state 'not ex- tasks is at a break point.
ecutable'. The error task is not
initiated.
Task not S1 1 The program of the user task The configuration has not
executable: Pro- in question has caused an er- been loaded correctly,
cess image read ror on reading in the process presumably because of an
values. operator error. Either "Load
entire station" or "Load
changed objects" and load
the objects individually.
Task not S1 1 The program of the user task The configuration has not
executable: Pro- in question has caused an er- been loaded correctly,
cess image write ror on outputting the process presumably because of an
values. operator error. Either "Load
entire station" or "Load
changed objects" and load
the objects individually.
Task not S1 1 The program in the user task Correct problem in user pro-
executable Pro- concerned has been gram.
gram execution interrupted. A task is running
abort in an endless loop.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Task not S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
executable Pro- in question has caused a pro- gram.
gram execution er- gram execution error.
ror
Task not S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
executable: REAL in question has caused a real gram.
div. by 0 arithmetic error.
Task not S1 1 The program of the user task Contact your authorized ser-
executable: REAL in question has caused an vice engineer.
FB error arithmetic error within a func-
tion block.
Task not S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
executable: REAL in question is attempting to gram.
no valid float process an illegal real value.
Task not S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
executable: REAL in question has caused a real gram.
overflow arithmetic error.
Task not S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
executable: REAL in question has caused a real gram.
underflow arithmetic error.
Task not S1 1 The program of the user task Correct problem in user pro-
executable: UINT in question has caused an in- gram.
div. by 0 teger arithmetic error.
Temp. comp. chan. S3 2 Possibly wrong measured Check the temperature
error at I: 'xxxx' value caused by inadmissible compensation channel.
temperature of the compensa-
tion channel.
Time stamp is off in S2 2 The “Time-stamp” mode is To record the sequence of
module DDI01 switched off in DDI 01. events messages, the “Time
stamp” function in DDO 01
must be activated.
Underflow C: 'xxxx' S3 2 The measuring range has Ensure that values remain
been underrun for the listed within the permissible
channels. measuring range.
Underflow I: 'xxxx' S3 2 The measuring range has Ensure that values remain
been underrun for the listed within the permissible
input channels. measuring range.
Underflow O: 'xxxx' S3 2 The measuring range has Ensure that values remain
been underrun for the listed within the permissible
output channels. measuring range.
Voltage diff. high at S3 2 Invalid measured value of the Check voltage difference;
I: 'xxxx' channel caused by too high install equalizing conductors
voltage difference. if necessary
Wire break of ana- S3 2 The process signal cable at Check the process signal
log input the analog input is faulty. cable.

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Message text Pr MR Cause of message Remedy

Wire break of S3 2 The cable connection for the Check the relevant process
channel 'xxxx' analog input is faulty. signal cable.
Wrong module type S2 2 The block type configured is Alter the configuration to
plugged [IPx] incompatible with the module match the hardware
plugged in. (IPx = IP address installed.
of the redundant process sta-
tion).

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Access Parameters from function blocks and preconfigured displays that either
authorize or prevent certain sizes, values or actions for the user.

Acknowledge Operator action whereby one or more messages is/are acknowledged

as seen and understood. Every action performed by the logged-in ope-
rator can be logged in the signal sequence log.

Acknowledge button Button in the message line that enables the most recently received
messages in the message line (VA, visual acknowledge) or message
list (A, acknowledge) to be acknowledged without having to call up the
message list.

Acknowledge level The acknowledge level determines how events or messages on an

operator station have to be acknowledged: 1) incoming and outgoing;
2) incoming only; 3) no acknowledgment.

Alphanumeric display A dynamic symbol from the graphic editor for displaying analog values
on the operator station.

Archive An archive is the file in which the data from a trend display or log are
saved.
Depending on how data is logged, in this way large volumes of data
can be generated under certain circumstances.

Authentication key The authentication is a combination of numbers that, comes with the
hard key, forms the copy protection for a Control Builder F and/or
DigiVis license.

Authorization disk The authorization disk contains the rights conferred by your software li-
cense in an encoded format. You will need this authorization disk at in-
stallation time in order to be able to utilize all the features of Control
Builder F and/or DigiVis that you ordered.

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Auto Operating mode in which processing is carried out automatically

through the program’s control settings. The operator is not allowed to
do any input in automatic mode. For operator input you must change to
manual operating mode.

Basic version The basic version contains all the function blocks, the program editors
for the function block diagram (FBD) and the instruction list (IL), the
graphic editor (GED), all customized screens and logs.

Block SFC operating mode in which a transition blocks the advancement of

the program run.

Block Acknowledgment of several selected entries in the message list or

acknowledgment hints list

Block type Identical to the tag type. The block type forms a short description of the
block in the library.

Button field A button field comprises one or more buttons. When one of the buttons
is activated, the action must be confirmed.

Caption This line shows the name of the current display along with the long
text.

Carry out Operator action performed on an SFC program whereby all active tran-
sitions whose transition criteria have been satisfied activate the steps
next in sequence.

Classifying The entry of values (parameters) in a fixed configuration on the engi-

neering station or operator station.

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Colors The colors that cannot be changed through the Windows interface can
be set individually in Control Builder F in the project tree and the pro-
gram editors.
In DigiVis the colors for trends can be selected by the operator.

Control Aspect The Control Aspect is an animated representation of the program, in

which a tag has been configured in Control Builder F, similar to the
display of the program in the commissioning program.

Control Builder F Software for the engineering station; runs under MS Windows. Engi-
neering station.

Control room horn A control room horn can be configured along with the field horn. This is
done by entering a wave file (requiring a sound board) in the local
event processing. When an event occurs with the configured priority,
this wave file is executed.

Criteria window Used for displaying the transition criteria and commands of an SFC
program. Criteria windows can be configured both for steps (actions)
and for transitions (conditions).

Data type Data types are assigned to variables either directly in the program or
through a variable declaration in the variable list. Along with the basic
data types such as REAL or BOOL, user-defined data types can also
be set up (structured variables).

DDE The DDE server is a PC which can read any data from process stations
or write any data to process stations. For this reason, the DDE add-on
package must be installed on the station (PC) which will be used to
process Freelance data.

Default display The default display is a display with a special significance for the dis-
play selection dialog in the context of display allocation. This allows a
specific display to be called up for each tag when F11-key is pressed.

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Demo mode If Control Builder F or DigiVis is operated without a hard key, then the
application will automatically start in demo mode. In demo mode the
software is fully functional and will run for 100 days. If the hard-key is
removed while the system is running, the system will automatically
change to the demo mode and can only be re-activated as a full versi-
on by reinstalling the system with the hard-key plugged in.

Dialog area The dialog area is used for displaying either the operation dialog for
operating a tag or the display selection dialog for rapid selection of
related displays.

DigiBrowse DigiBrowse is an add-on package for the PC to view trend and log
archives.

DigiVis Software for the operator station; runs under MS Windows. Operator
station.

Directory During installation, directories are set up in advance for the storage of
Freelance-specific data.

Display Various process displays, e. g. the graphic displays, group displays,

trend displays, logs, time scheduler displays, SFC displays, system
displays, the overview display, the WEB display, and the faceplates of
the individual tags can be called up for display via this menu item in the
menu line.

Display access Through display access Control Builder F can be used to allocate dis-
plays to tags, transitions and steps; these displays can then be called
up through the display selection dialog in DigiVis.

Display area In this region of the screen the displays selected by the operator are
displayed.

Display format The display format determines the format in which a variable’s value is
displayed in the operation interface.

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Display scroll bar The hidden area of the overview display can be brought into view using
the scroll bar on the right-hand edge.

Display selection dia- Display of the operation line which enables displays to be called up
log rapidly. These displays are held in a fixed order which can only be
changed using Control Builder F. Clicking the right mouse button in the
dialog area toggles between the operation dialog and the display selec-
tion dialog.

Disturbance course The disturbance course log is one of the state logs. It is used for
log logging chronological sequences of selected analog and binary variab-
les.

Emergency mode If the hard key cannot be detected during program start up or during
normal operation (hard key is missing or defective) the system will en-
ter the emergency mode. In this mode the software is fully operational
for 100 days. During this time you have to exchange the defective hard
key.

Enable For the SFC program or function blocks to run, an Enabled state must
be detected. The enable command should be issued automatically by
the program or in the parameter mask.

Engineering station PC or laptop with Control Builder F software package and a Windows
operating system. Used by the system engineer for configuration,
commissioning, and documentation.

Ethernet board PC plug-in board for connecting engineering station and operator stati-
on to Ethernet system bus.

Event An event triggers a message or a control action.

Event logs Event logs are used for logging events such as messages, faults,
switching actions and/or operator actions. Logging is performed
automatically when the appropriate event occurs.

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Faceplate A faceplate is used for operation and observation of a tag. This shows
the current states from the related process. It can be incorporated into
any other display.

Fault message Messages of priority 1 (red), 2 (yellow) and 3 (orange) for showing
faults such as violations of limit values in the operation interface.

Firmware update If you have updated your Freelance version, you must also update the
Firmware in the CPUs, I/O and field bus modules

Focus The focus is displayed at the left-hand end of the state line. Once the
focus has been selected, objects in the window can then be selected
using the arrow keys.

Force SFC operating mode whereby a transition forces an advancement

when the program activates the transition but the transition criterion is
not yet satisfied.

Freelance system The sum of all the Freelance components. Control Builder F, DigiVis,
add-on packages, hardware components. Process station,
Engineering station, Οperator station.

Group display A group display is a combination of several faceplates. It provides the

user with the opportunity to display related tags in the same display.
After a displayed faceplate has been selected, the corresponding tag
can then be operated.

Hard disk requirement The amount of hard disk space needed for a trend archive or a log file
is calculated, during the configuration. If it is established at that point
that the free storage capacity on the fixed disk is not sufficient, an
appropriate message is issued.

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Hard disk space 500 MB of free hard disk space are required for installing the DigiVis
software, and approximately 500 MB for installing Control Builder F.
More disk space again will be required to work with the software: 2 GB
for DigiVis and 10 GB for Control Builder F. The actual amount of spa-
ce required is determined by the size of your user program.

Hard key Module which protects software from unauthorized use. The licensed
Freelance software only works if the hard key is connected to PC.

Hardcopy Complete or partial printout of the current screen contents.

Help The Freelance help system enables operators to quickly call up rele-
vant information onto the screen while they are working with the soft-
ware.

Hint The option is provided to configure a hint for the operator for every
message of type Fault Message or Switch Message. These hints
should be configured to inform the operator of the cause of the messa-
ge, options for remedying the process anomaly and, where necessary,
further operating hints. All hints are saved in the hint list.

Hint list The hint list contains a list of all hints that have arisen and not yet been
acknowledged.

Hint message Events with message priority 5 produce only hints but no messages.
Hint messages can only be found in the hint list.

Horn A field horn or control room horn can be controlled by an event. A horn
function is also provided that allows you to attach any control signals
you wish to a horn.

Host name A name identifying the computer. Each name must be unique within the
Freelance network. No other PC in the Freelance network may have
the same name.

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Hotline If you should experience any unexpected problems during installation

that are not covered here, our Service department will gladly come to
your assistance. Simply call us on: 069 / 799-4600.

Initial step Every SFC (Sequential Function Chart) program starts with an initial
step. A reset command always returns to the initial step.

Interpolation The trend display and the representation therein between two captured
values can appear in three varying forms: with no interpolation
(whereby only the data point is shown), as a line connecting two points,
or as a staircase.

Limit value Limit values form the basis for generating events. Limit values are thus
declared in the operation interface and/or in a log, e.g. when a
particular value is exceeded. Particular events are specified depending
on the type of limit value. The message is generated with, amongst
other attributes, a specific priority and a message text.

Limit value type The limit value type determines the event triggered by the message.

Load Transfer of programs or sections of programs in commissioning that

have passed the plausibility check without revealing any errors. In ad-
dition the objects or levels in the project tree are selected and
transferred automatically to the assigned resource by the load proce-
dure

Log type Three different types of logs are provided: the signal sequence log
(SSL), operation log (OPL) and disturbance course log (DCL) .

Logs Logs are used for documenting events, states and sequences from the
process. The data they capture can be saved on the hard disk in the
operator station, printed out on the printer or displayed on the monitor.

Long text A text entry up to 30 characters in length for providing a brief descripti-
on of a function block or preconfigured display.

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Manual Operating mode in which the tag can be operated from within DigiVis.

Menu line A screen region in the DigiVis operation interface. The menu line
remains visible at all times. Because of this, actions linked in the back-
ground with the menu can be performed in any operating situation.

Message Certain process states and/or events can be configured as messages.

When that event occurs a message is sent to the operator station.
Such messages are configured through the function blocks.

Message box The message boxes in the message line contain the still-to-be-
acknowledged messages with priority 0 to 3.

Message line The message line forms part of the operation interface and is included
above every display on the operator station. The message line allows
the operator to display any time the most recently received messages.

Message list In the message list the messages sent from the process stations to the
operator station are displayed and managed. These messages may re-
late either to the Freelance system or to the automated process. In the
message list a tag can be selected and/or acknowledged, and the dis-
play assigned to a message can also be called up through the display
selection dialog or the context menu. In this way you can quickly obtain
detailed information relating to the selected message.

Message overflow box A box in the message line used to indicate that the message line
contains more message than can be displayed.

Message text Additional output text of a message in the message box and in the
message list.

Message types In Freelance messages are subdivided into the following message
types based on their significance for the process: system errors, fault
messages, switch messages, hints and hint messages.

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Monitor resolution The monitor resolution determines whether DigiVis will come up with
the new or conventional user interface. With a resolution of 1280 x
1024 the new GUI will appear, with a lower resolution you will see the
conventional user interface.

Monitoring time The length of time after which the transitions/advancing criteria that fol-
low a step but have not been satisfied will be reported.

Network board Plug-in Ethernet card for a PC through which connection to the system
bus is effected.

Normal Operating mode in the Sequential Function Chart in which a transition

or step is processed normally. This means that the transition is neither
blocked nor forced and steps are not switched permanently on or off.

Offset mode This operating mode is used to determine which offset value is being
used in the time scheduler.

Offset value Value added to the time scheduler’s set point.

Operate The menu choice Operate lists either all the tags associated with this
display or, in the case of an SFC program, the transitions and steps
from the SFC program. All operating options specific to a display can
be found in this menu.

Operate and observe A general term describing the process-control approach in an industrial
process.
(man machine inter-
face)

Operation dialog Operation of a display or point of measurement is enabled through the

dialog area. Clicking the right mouse button in the dialog area toggles
between the operation dialog and the display selection dialog.

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Operation log Cyclical, manual or event-related logging of up to 200 variables within

a configurable text.

Operator The person who holds responsibility at any given point in time for con-
trolling process events through the control system.

Operator action An operator action is an action on the part of the operator through
which a process variable or process value is changed from the opera-
tor station.

Operator hint box Display field in the message line showing whether or not there are any
available hints relating to a message or event. Through the operator
hint box or message list one reaches a hint list showing any
unacknowledged hints.

Operator interface The operation interface is the sum of all the display objects and opera-
ting objects at the operator station.

Operator station PC with a Windows operating system and the DigiVis software. Used
for operation and monitoring, alarms, trends, archives, and reports.

Options Operating mode in SFC programs whereby the progression through the
following steps is controlled through actions on the part of the operator.

Overview display Preconfigured display for quick selection of displays and/or logs.

Permanent Scheduler operating mode whereby all sections of the set curve are
run through systematically.

Permanent off SFC operating mode whereby a step is switched off permanently.
Activating it has no effect.

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Permanent on SFC operating mode whereby a step is switched on permanently. The

step is not necessarily active but will nonetheless be kept in the pro-
cessing sequence.

Preconfigured display Along with the free graphic displays created using the graphic editor
there is also a series of preconfigured displays; to display these in
DigiVis you only need to configure a tag and a few parameters. The
preconfigured displays in Freelance are the overview display, group
displays, trend displays, SFC displays, time scheduler display and sys-
tem display. The faceplates for each tag and the logs can also be
displayed without any need for further configuration.

Print job The output of documentation is always controlled by a so-called print

job, i.e. there must always be a job selected before printing. The con-
tents of the print task is defined in this job.

Priority levels Messages received from the process stations may have differing levels
of importance in terms of effect on the smooth operation of the pro-
cess. The Freelance system provides six different priority levels for
messages.

Process message Process messages inform the user about disturbances and specific
status changes in the Freelance system. A distinction is made between
system messages, fault messages, switch messages, hints and hint
messages. The message types are further subdivided according to
their importance for the process and according to the priority levels.

Process station The process station contains the CPU module, which runs the pro-
grams that have been configured.

Region A selected region of the display is printed.

Repeat time The time at which an SFC program is restarted.

Report printer The report printer is the printer connected to the operating station. A
maximum of 2 printers can be connected to one operator station.

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Restart time The restart time is the point in time at which the SFC is to be started.
Unlike repeat time, restart time represents a single point in time for
starting the SFC.

Security Lock Security Lock is a package of the Control Builder F Professional to

permit the configuration of user groups. Various access rights can be
awarded to user groups. Each user specifies an individual password
which the user can only change himself/herself.

Selection Operating technique from the operation interface. Selection is used to

activate displays or to select tags for operation.

Sequential function The Sequential Function Chart (SFC) is used for programming
chart sequence control functions. It can be used to break down complex
tasks into manageable units and to describe the flow of control
between these units. See also SFC program.

Sequential function Standard display in DigiVis that allows a program sequence set up
chart display using the Sequential Function Chart to be operated.

Short term archive When a trend display is selected, the short-term archive for the indivi-
dual signals is displayed first. The short-term archive holds 200 values,
i.e. max. 6 x 200 values per trend display. For older values the system
will then automatically return to access the archive file.

Signal sequence log Configurable logging of system errors, fault messages, switch messa-
ges, operator hints and operator actions.

Signal sequence log 1 Logging of system errors, fault messages, switch messages, operator
hints and operator actions with continuous printing.

Signal sequence log Logging of system errors, fault messages, switch messages, operator
N hints and operator actions, recording these in a log file.

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Start time The start time is the time at which the SFC program is to be/was
started for the first time.

State line At the left of the state line is the keyboard focus indicator. To the right
of it system messages are displayed. The 10 most recent messages
can be viewed by selecting the pull down symbol. In the center area
the symbol for calling up the Quick Select Window is displayed. On the
right the number of hard copies still to be produced is displayed, and
next to that are the user name, date and time.

State log The function of state logs is to record process states cyclically. This
includes the cyclical logging of the state of a tag or the logging of
sequences in the process.

Step An element of the SFC controlling actions in conjunction with a transiti-

on. In Freelance a string of FBD and/or IL programs continues to be
processed until the next transition is satisfied.

Step list List of all the steps in an SFC program.

Switch message Priority 4 message (yellow) for reporting switching events such as
Pump On; not to be confused with a fault message.

System display The current state of the hardware and software in the Freelance sys-
tem is shown in the preconfigured DigiVis system display.

System message System errors have the top priority of 0. Messages with this priority
cannot be either configured or changed by the user. System errors
generate messages about error states in the system itself.

Tag A tag is a preconfigured function block. Every function block must be

assigned a tag name.

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Time scheduler With a time scheduler, analog values defined as time-dependent are
output; these values can be transferred to other functions, e.g. to a
controller as a setpoint input.

Time scheduler dis- The time scheduler display displays the time scheduler’s state and
play enables it to be controlled by the operator. This display consists of a
trend region for tracking set points and process values, a state field
and the associated faceplate.

Time synchronization After the Freelance software has been installed, the process station
and the PC are synchronized, i.e. the date and time in the PC are
matched with the date and time in the Freelance process station.

Transition An element of the Sequential Function Chart that activates the

following step (altern. situation) or steps (parallel situation). Within a
transition in Freelance, an FBD or IL program will continue to be
processed until the transition criterion is satisfied.

Transition criterion Condition that must be satisfied in order for a step to activate subse-
quent steps. See also transition.

Trend The function of a trend is to provide a graphic representation of values

using a time axis. In Freelance this is done by capturing the values in
the process station and transferring them to the operator station.

Trend data acquisition Function block that captures the signal values of the linked variables
and transfers them in blocks to the operator station.

Trend display The trend display is used to display values graphically using a time
axis. A maximum of 6 trends can be shown in one trend display.

Visual Visual acknowledgment marks the messages as “viewed”. However,

acknowledgment this kind of acknowledgment has no effect on the current state of the
respective messages in the process station, i.e. the messages are still
present in the message list and hint list and must be acknowledged
separately.

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WEB display After calling a WEB display in DigiVis, the local Web browser is loaded,
and the link to the configured WEB site is activated.

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