Add Function Block Custom Fields to a Fieldbus Spec - Intergraph Smart Instrumentation - Help

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  1. In the Instrument Index module, create a new function block.

  2. In the Specifications module, open the Page Editor.

  3. On the Page Editor toolbar, select .

  4. On the Select Specification Page dialog, select Fieldbus Page.

  5. Select Actions > Edit Fields and Headers Page Editor icon 16bit.

  6. On the Edit Fields and Headers floating toolbar, select to view the names of the data field on the specification page.

  7. On the Edit Fields and Headers floating toolbar, select .

  8. In the Table Column List pop- up window, select a table column starting with the string fb and containing a value between 22 and 40, for example, fb22_exists. For each custom function block, the following column types are available:

    • fb<number>_name — Displays the text string used for the function block label as defined in the Function Blocks supporting table.

    • fb<number>_count — Allows you to specify the number of function blocks of the type that are used in the instrument if the Multiple check box is selected in the Function Blocks dialog.

    • fb<number>_ex_time — Allows you to specify the execution time for the function block type if the Execution time check box is selected in the Function Blocks dialog.

    • fb<number>_exists — Displays a text box that you can select to indicate that the function block is required for the instrument.

    SHARED Tip The <number> value corresponds to the order in which you add custom function blocks in the Function Blocks supporting table, and not their alphabetic sequence.

  9. Drag the table column value that you selected from the Table Column List pop-up window to the location on the currently open page.

  10. Drag other custom function block values onto the page.

  11. Select to close the Table Column List pop-up window.