P AIn Analog Input

Process Add-On Instructions and Graphics:
Basic Analog Input (P_AIn)
Compatible with the Plant-wide Integrated Architecture

Reference Manual
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Summary of Changes
Introduction
This release of this document is updated throughout for version 2.0 of the
Analog Input (P_AIn) Add-On Instruction and Graphics. Please refer to the
Release Notes that are distributed with version 2.0 of the Library.
Updated Information
This document contains the following changes:

Change:
See:
Version 2.0 of instruction
All
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Summary of Changes
Notes:
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Table of Contents
Preface
Use of this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Conventions and Related Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Set and Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Edge and Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Relay Ladder Rung Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Pre-Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Function Block States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Entering Text in FactoryTalk View SE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1
Overview
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Primary Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Revision Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2
Configuration Options
Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3
Instruction Data Reference
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Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inputs (Inp_) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Configurations (Cfg_) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Program Settings (PSet_) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Program Commands (PCmd_) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Device Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mode Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operator Settings, Maintenance Settings, Other Settings
(OSet_, MSet_, Set_) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operator / Maintenance Setting Readies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operator Commands, Maintenance Commands, Command Readies
(OCmd_, MCmd_, Rdy_) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Mode Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alarm Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Device Command Readies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mode Command Readies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Alarm Command Readies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Values (Val_) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Status (Sts_) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mode Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Alarm Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Table of Contents
Chapter 4
HMI Reference
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Graphic Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Mode Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Alarm Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using Graphics Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Operator Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Alarms Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Maintenance Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Engineering Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Trends Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Alarm Configuration Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Analog Input Faceplate Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Preface
Use of this Document
This document provides a programmer with details on the P_AIn instruction

for a Logix-based controller. You should already be familiar with how the
Logix-based controller stores and processes data.
Novice programmers should read all the details about an instruction before
using the instruction. Experienced programmers can refer to the instruction
information to verify details.
Conventions and Related

Terms
Set and Clear

This manual uses set and clear to define the status of bits (booleans) and values
(non-booleans):
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This term:
Means:
Set
The bit is set to 1 (ON)

A value is set to any non-zero number
Clear
The bit is cleared to 0 (OFF)

All the bits in a value are cleared to 0
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Edge and Level

This manual uses Edge and Level to describe how bit (BOOL) Commands,
Settings, Configurations, and Inputs to this instruction are sent by other logic
and processed by this instruction.
Send/Receive Method: Description:
Edge
Action is triggered by rising edge transition of input (0-1)

Separate inputs are provided for complementary functions
(such as enable and disable)
Sending logic SETS the bit (writes a 1) to initiate the
action; this instruction CLEARS the bit (to 0) immediately,
then acts on the request, if possible
Ladder Diagram (LD): use conditioned OTL (Latch) to send
Structured Text (ST): use conditional assignment [if
(condition) then bit:=1;] to send
Function Block Diagram (FBD): OREF writes a 1 or 0 every
scan, should use Level, not Edge
Edge-triggering allows multiple senders per Command,
Setting, Configuration, or Input (many-to-one relationship).
Level
Action (enable) is triggered by input being at a level (in a

state, usually 1)
Opposite action (disable) is triggered by input being in
opposite state (0)
Sending logic SETS the bit (writes a 1) or CLEARS the bit
(writes a 0); this instruction does not change the bit
LD: use OTE (Energize) to send
ST: use unconditional assignment
[bit:= expression_resulting_in_1_or_0;] or
if-then-else logic [if (condition) then bit:= 1; else bit:= 0;]
FBD: use OREF to the input bit
Level triggering allows only one sender to drive each Level
input on the instruction (one-to-one relationship restriction).
IMPORTANT
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All Operator Commands (OCmd_) and Maintenance Commands

(MCmd_) are Edge triggered. The HMI Graphic Symbol or
Faceplate SETS (writes a 1 to) each Command bit and the
Instruction CLEARS (writes a 0 to) the Command bit, then
performs the function, if possible.
Preface
IMPORTANT
This instruction has Program Commands (PCmd_) which are

selectable as Edge or Level, depending on the Configuration
Parameter Cfg_PCmdClear. If Cfg_PCmdClear is 1 (the default),
all Program Commands are CLEARED when received (edge). If
Cfg_PCmdClear is 0, Program Commands as noted in the
Instruction Data Reference become Level triggered, and
opposite functions are triggered by the primary Program
Command being CLEARED to 0.
Relay Ladder Rung Condition

The controller evaluates ladder instructions based on the rung condition
preceding the instruction (rung-in condition). Based on the rung-in condition
and the instruction, the controller sets the rung condition following the
instruction (rung-out condition), which in turn, affects any subsequent
instruction.
If the rung-in condition to an input instruction is true, the controller evaluates

the instruction and sets the rung-out condition based on the results of the
instruction. If the instruction evaluates to true, the rung-out condition is true;
if the instruction evaluates to false, the rung-out condition is false.
IMPORTANT
The rung-in condition is reflected in the EnableIn parameter and

determines how the system performs each Process Add-On
Instruction. If the EnableIn signal is TRUE, the system performs
the instructions main logic routine. Conversely, if the EnableIn
signal is FALSE, the system performs the instructions
EnableInFalse routine.
The instructions main logic routine sets/clears the EnableOut
parameter, which then determines the rung-out condition. The
EnableInFalse routine cannot set the EnableOut parameter. If
the rung-in condition is FALSE, then the EnableOut parameter
and the rung-out condition will also be FALSE.
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Pre-Scan
During the transition into RUN, the controller performs a Pre-scan before the
first logic scan. Pre-scan is a special scan of all routines in the controller. The
controller scans all main routines and subroutines during Pre-scan, but ignores
jumps that could skip the execution of instructions. The controller executes all
FOR loops and subroutine calls. If a subroutine is called more than once, it is
executed each time it is called. The controller uses Pre-scan instructions to
reset non-retentive data values.
During Pre-scan, input values are not current and outputs are not written. The
following conditions generate Pre-scan:
toggle from Program to Run mode.
automatically enter Run mode from a power-up condition.
Pre-scan does not occur for a program when:
the program becomes scheduled while the controller is running.
the program is unscheduled when the controller enters Run mode.
IMPORTANT
The Pre-scan process performs the Process Add-On Instructions

logic routine as all FALSE and then performs its Pre-scan
routine as TRUE.
Preface
Function Block States

The controller evaluates function block instructions based on the state of
different conditions.
Possible Condition:
Description:
Pre-scan
Pre-scan for function block routines is the same as for relay

ladder routines. The only difference is that the Enableln
parameter for each function block instruction is cleared during
Pre-scan.
Instruction first scan
Instruction first scan refers to the first time an instruction is

executed after Pre-scan. The controller uses instruction first
scan to read current inputs and determine the appropriate
state to be in.
Instruction first run
Instruction first run refers to the first time the instruction

executes with a new instance of a data structure. The
controller uses instruction first run to generate coefficients
and other data stores that do not change for a function block
after initial download.
Every function block instruction also includes EnableIn and EnableOut

parameters.
If the EnableIn parameter is not wired, the instruction always executes as
normal and EnableIn remains set. If you clear EnableIn, it changes to set the
next time the instruction executes.
IMPORTANT
When programming in function block, restrict the range

of engineering units to 1015 because internal floating
point calculations are done using single precision floating
point. Engineering units outside of this range may result in
a loss of accuracy if results approach the limitations of
single precision floating point (1038).
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Entering Text in FactoryTalk View SE

When entering data into String Input fields in FactoryTalk View SE, the data is
not saved to the tag until the user presses the Enter key. When the Input Field
is enabled, its border changes based on the state of the input:
When the Input Field is Active (the cursor is in the field), the Input Field border is a
solid line.
EXAMPLE
If the user modifies the data in the input field and moves to a different field without
pressing the Enter key, the border remains a solid line indicating that the data has not
been saved to the tag.
EXAMPLE
If the data in the Input Field has not changed or has been written to the controller
tag, the border is a dashed line.
EXAMPLE
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Chapter
Overview
The Analog Input Add-On Instruction is used to monitor one analog value,
typically from a channel of an analog input module, and provide alarms when
the analog value exceeds user-specified thresholds (high and low). The Analog
Input Instruction also provides capabilities for linear scaling of an analog input
value from raw (input) units to engineering (output) units, and entry of a
Substitute Process Variable, providing handling of an out-of-range or faulted
input.
In order to keep the Instruction memory and execution footprint small,
certain capabilities, used less frequently, are reserved for the Advanced Analog
Input Add-On Instruction. Refer to the Advanced Analog Input (P_AInAdv)
Reference Manual, publication SYSLIB-RM018, for more information.
Use when:
You want to display a temperature, flow, pressure, level, or other signal
from a single field instrument on your HMI.
You need any of the Scaling, Alarming, or HMI features for a single
Analog Input, or any Analog (quantity) value.
Linear scaling from raw to engineering units.
High, Low, High-High, Low-Low, and Out of Range Alarms (with
deadband, On-Delay and Off-Delay per alarm).
Indicator graphic object with label and engineering units.
Faceplate with mode selection, status threshold entry, and
Maintenance capability for substitute PV.
Do NOT use when:
The analog input signal works with another instruction. For example,
the Speed Feedback for a variable speed drive is completely handled by
the P_VSD Instruction. It is not necessary to use the P_AIn instruction
first. Wire or map the input directly to P_VSD.
You only need to display a number on a screen and do not need any of
the scaling or alarming features. (Just use a numeric display field.)
You need advanced capabilities such as square root extraction (for
example, orifice flow meters), rate-of-change alarming or limiting, or
alarming for deviation from a reference value. Use the P_AInAdv
(Advanced Analog Input) Instruction instead.
You have dual sensors for one process variable (such as dual pH meters)
and need to select one or the other sensor (or their average). Use the
P_AInDual (Dual Analog Input) Instruction instead.
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Overview
You have more than two sensors for one process variable and need to
use the average or median sensor value. Use the P_AInMulti (Multiple
Analog Input) Instruction instead.
Functional Description
The primary functions of scaling to engineering units and providing input

alarms are depicted in the following figure:
Primary Operations
The primary operations of the Analog Input Add-On Instruction are:

Scales an analog input from raw to engineering units and optionally
filters the signal.
Provides High-High, High, Low and Low-Low status and alarms with
configurable Delay Times and Deadbands
Provides Program and Operator Settings for Status Thresholds
Provides Input failure checking for Out of Range High and Out of
Range Low, plus PV quality and alarm on failure.
Provides Maintenance selection of the Substitute PV function to allow
manual override of the Input signal (PV)
Monitors Input communication status and provides indication of stale
PV (Sts_PVBad) or uncertain PV (Sts_PVUncertain).
Uses a standard Mode model (P_Mode instruction) to provide Mode
(ownership) selection. See the Operating Modes section for more
information.
Overview
Operating Modes
Chapter 1
The following standard Modes, implemented using the P_Mode Add-On

Instruction, are used by the Analog Input Add-On Instruction.
Mode
Description
Operator
Commands and Settings accepted from the Operator via the HMI.
Program
Commands and Settings accepted from other logic.
Maintenance
The Substitute PV function may be Enabled or Disabled; normal

Operator Commands and Settings are accepted from the
Operator via the HMI.
The following standard Modes are not used:

Hand Mode
Override (Ovrd) Mode
Refer to the Process Add-On Instructions and Graphics: Mode (P_Mode)
Alarms
The following Alarms, implemented using the P_Alarm Add-On Instruction,

are used by the Analog Input Add-On Instruction.
Alarm
Description
High-High PV
PV above High-High threshold. Threshold is set by Operator or

Program. Deadband and Severity are set in Configuration.
High PV
PV above High threshold. Threshold is set by Operator or Program.

Deadband and Severity are set in Configuration.
Low PV
PV below Low threshold. Threshold is set by Operator or Program.

Deadband and Severity are set in Configuration.
Low-Low PV
PV below Low-Low threshold. Threshold is set by Operator or

Program. Deadband and Severity are set in Configuration.
Fail
PV quality is Bad (Inp_PVBad is TRUE) or PV is beyond configured

Fail High and Fail Low thresholds.
Each alarm has a configurable deadband for return to normal, and each
threshold alarm has configurable on-delay and off-delay times. (The PV quality
alarms are immediate.)
Refer to the Process Add-On Instructions and Graphics: Alarm (P_Alarm)
Chapter 1
Overview
Execution
The following table explains the handling of instruction execution conditions.

Condition
Description
EnableIn False (False Rung)
The P_AIn Instruction shows a status of Bad

Quality (Sts_PVBad) and an indication on
the HMI. All alarms are cleared. The Mode
is reported as NO MODE. However,
calculation of the scaled Val_InpPV is
executed in order to indicate to the operator
the actual input value, even though the
primary PV (Val) is not updated (holds last
value).
Powerup (Pre-Scan, First Scan)
Any Commands received before First Scan

are discarded.
Embedded P_Alarm instructions are
handled in accordance with their standard
powerup procedures. Refer to the
Reference Manual for the P_Alarm
Instruction for more information.
Postscan (SFC Transition)
No SFC Postscan logic is provided.
Refer to the Logix5000 Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming

Manual, publication 1756-PM010, for more information on Add-On
Instruction execution condition handling.
Revision Compatibility
The P_AIn Add-On Instruction in RSLogix 5000 software and the Faceplate
in FactoryTalk View software are marked with revision information as shown
in the following table:.
Component
Example
The Add-On Instruction in RSLogix 5000 has

revision information visible when the
instruction is selected in the Controller
Organizer.
The Faceplate in FactoryTalk View has

revision information visible when the
pointer is paused just inside the lower
left-hand corner of the Faceplate when
called up on a running HMI Client.
Overview
Chapter 1
The Instruction and Faceplate are compatible if they have the same Major and
Minor Revision numbers.
The Major Revision is the first number, before the period.
The Minor Revision is the second number, after the period and before the
hyphen or space.
Information after the hyphen or space indicates the Tweak Revision. The
Instruction and Faceplate do not have to have the same Tweak Revision to be
compatible.
In the table above, the Add-On Instruction and Faceplate shown are
compatible because they have the same Major.Minor (1.1).
Chapter 1
Overview
Notes:
Chapter
Configuration Parameters
Enter the appropriate values from the following table into the P_AIn
Instructions configuration parameters to configure it for your application.
Use the HMI Faceplate or RSLogix 5000 Tag Monitor function the to set the
applicable configuration parameter(s).
Parameter:
Default:
Faceplate Tab
Location:
Usage:
Cfg_Desc
Analog Input
Engineering
Cfg_EU
Cfg_Label
Analog Input
Description
Cfg_Tag
P_AIn
Engineering Units (units of

measure)
Associated Parameters:
These Local Tags determine the text

displayed on the various graphic
objects and Faceplates for:
Label (if used)

Tagname
Cfg_FailAckReqd
ON
Cfg_HiAckReqd
Cfg_HiAckReqd
Cfg_HiHiAckReqd
Alarm
Configuration
When this parameter is:

ON, the Acknowledge (Ack) bit is
cleared when an alarm occurs,
indicating an unacknowledged
alarm. An Acknowledge
Command is required to
acknowledge the alarm (set the
Ack bit).
OFF, the Acknowledge (Ack) bit is
set when an alarm occurs,
indicating an acknowledged
alarm. No Acknowledge
Command is required.
This configuration does not

impact clearing of the Alarm
(Alm) bit. It only determines
whether a new alarm becomes
unacknowledged or is
automatically acknowledged.
Ack_Fail
PCmd_FailAck
Fail.OCmd_Ack
Ack_Hi
PCmd_HiAck
Hi.OCmd_Ack
Ack_HiHi
PCmd_HiHiAck
HiHi.OCmd_Ack
Cfg_LoAckReqd
Ack_Lo
PCmd_LoAck
Lo.OCmd_Ack
Cfg_LoLoAckReqd
Ack_LoLo
PCmd_LoLoAck
LoLo.OCmd_Ack
Chapter 2
Parameter:
Default:
Faceplate Tab
Location:
Usage:
Cfg_FailDB
0.0
Maintenance
Cfg_HiDB
Cfg_HiHiDB
Cfg_LoDB
1.0
Enter the Deadband (hysteresis) that

should be applied to each threshold.
This is used to prevent a noisy signal
from generating spurious trips or
alarms.
Cfg_FailLoLim
Sts_Fail
Alm_Fail
Val_HiLim
Example:
Sts_Hi
Suppose the High Threshold is 90.0

and High Deadband (Cfg_HiDB) is 5.0.
Once the PV rises above 90.0 and
asserts a High Status, the PV must
fall below 85.0 (90.0 - 5.0) for the
High Status to clear.
1.0
Cfg_FailHiLim
Alm_Hi
Val_HiHiLim
Sts_HiHi
Alm_HiHi
Val_LoLim
1.0
Sts_Lo
Alm_Lo
Cfg_LoLoDB
Val_LoLoLim
1.0
Sts_LoLo
Alm_LoLo
Cfg_FailOnDly
Cfg_HiOnDly
Maintenance
1.0
Enter the amount of time (in seconds)

the PV must exceed the threshold
before the corresponding status is
asserted.
Sts_Fail
Alm_Fail
Sts_Hi
Alm_Hi
Cfg_HiHiOnDly
Sts_HiHi
1.0
Alm_HiHi
Cfg_LoOnDly
Sts_Lo
1.0
Alm_Lo
Cfg_LoLoOnDly
Sts_LoLo
1.0
Alm_LoLo
Cfg_FailOffDly
Cfg_HiOffDly
0
1.0
Maintenance
Enter the amount of time (in seconds)

the PV must stay within the threshold
(and deadband) before the
corresponding status is cleared.
Sts_Fail
Alm_Fail
Sts_Hi
Alm_Hi
Cfg_HiHiOffDly
1.0
Sts_HiHi
Alm_HiHi
Cfg_LoOffDly
1.0
Sts_Lo
Alm_Lo
Cfg_LoLoOffDly
1.0
Sts_LoLo
Alm_LoLo
Parameter:
Default:
Faceplate Tab
Location:
Usage:
Cfg_FailHiLim
1.5E+38
Maintenance
Cfg_FailLoLim
-1.5E+38
These thresholds determine what

Inp_PV values (in scaled engineering
units) are considered as a signal
failure.
The failure thresholds are typically
set just outside the Cfg_PVEUMax
and Cfg_PVEUMin scaling range.
Chapter 2
The High, High-High, Low and
Low-Low thresholds use
Settings (PSet_, OSet_) and
Values (Val_), not Configuration
Parameters (Cfg_).
Alm_Fail
When the PV is above the Fail Hi

threshold or below the Fail Lo
threshold, a Fail Status is generated.
Cfg_FailResetReqd
OFF
Alarm
Configuration
The alarm may be cleared by an

Operator or Program Reset
ON, the alarm is latched ON when command or by asserting the
an alarm occurs. After the alarm Inp_Reset Input.
condition returns to normal, a
PCmd_Reset
Reset is required to clear the
alarm.
Inp_Reset
IMPORTANT
Alm_Fail
Fail.OCmd_Reset
If the Reset clears the alarm, it

also acknowledges the alarm.
Cfg_HiResetReqd
OFF, the alarm is set when an

alarm occurs and cleared when
the alarm condition returns to
normal. No Reset is required.
Cfg_HiHiResetReqd
Cfg_LoResetReqd
Alm_Hi
Hi.OCmd_Reset
Alm_HiHi
HiHi.OCmd_Reset
Alm_Lo
Lo.OCmd_Reset
Alm_LoLo
Cfg_LoLoResetReqd
LoLo.OCmd_Reset
Cfg_InpRawMin
0.0
Cfg_InpRawMax
100.0
Engineering
These parameters must be set to the

range of the signal connected to the
Inp_PV Input.
Inp_PV
Cfg_PVEUMin
Cfg_PVEUMax
Example:
If your Input card scales the input and
provides a signal from 4.0 to 20.0
(mA), set Cfg_InpRawMin to 4.0 and
Cfg_InpRawMax to 20.0.
The Raw Min/Max and EU Min/Max
values are used for scaling to
engineering units.
Chapter 2
Parameter:
Default:
Faceplate Tab
Location:
Usage:
Cfg_NoSubstPV
OFF
Engineering
Set this parameter to:

OFF to allow the Substitute PV
Maintenance function.
ON to disallow the Substitute PV
Maintenance function.
When Cfg_NoSubstPV is in the

OFF state, the instruction
accepts either of the following
commands:
MCmd_SubstPV - Select the
Substitute PV
MCmd_InpPV - Return to the
Live (Input) PV
Sts_SubstPV is ON when the
Substitute PV is selected and
OFF when the Input PV is
selected.
Cfg_PCmdClear
ON
Engineering
Set this parameter:

On to use Edge-triggered Program
Commands.
The Cfg_PCmdClear parameter

configures all Program
Commands (PCmd_) for either
Level or Edge triggering.
Off to use Level-triggered

Program Commands.
See the Edge and Level section in the
Preface for more information.
Cfg_ProgDefault
ON
Engineering
Val_Mode

ON, the Mode defaults to Program
if no Mode is being requested.
Sts_Prog
Sts_Oper
OFF, the Mode defaults to

Operator if no Mode is being
requested.
IMPORTANT
Changing this parameter online may
cause unintended mode changes.
Cfg_PVEUMin
Cfg_PVEUMax
0.0
100.0
Engineering
These parameters must be set to

match the Process Variable (PV) range
represented by the input signal
connected to the Inp_PV.
Inp_PV
Cfg_InpRawMin
Cfg_InpRawMax
For example, if your Input card

provides a signal from 4.0 to 20.0
(mA) that represents -50 to 250
degrees Celsius, set Cfg_PVEUMin to
-50 and Cfg_PVEUMax to 250.
The Raw Min/Max and EU Min/Max
values are used for scaling to
engineering units.
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Parameter:
Default:
Faceplate Tab
Location:
Usage:
Cfg_SetTrack
ON
Maintenance

ON, the Operator Settings track
the Program Settings in Program
Mode; the Program Settings track
the Operator Settings in Operator
Mode; the transition between
Modes is bumpless.
OFF, the Operator Settings and
Program Settings are not modified
by this instruction and retain their
values regardless of the mode.
When the mode is changed, the
value of a Setting may bump, from
the Program-set value to the
Operator-set value (or vice-versa).
Cfg_FailSeverity
Cfg_HiHiSeverity
Cfg_HiSeverity
Cfg_LoSeverity
Cfg_LoLoSeverity
Alarm
Configuration
These parameters determine the

Severity of each alarm, and thus the
color of alarm animations for each
alarm.
Chapter 2
PSet_HiHiLim
PSet_LoLoLim
PSet_LoLim
PSet_LoLoLim
OSet_HiHiLim
OSet_HiLim
OSet_LoLim
OSet_LoLoLim
Val_HiHiLim
Val_HiLim
Val_LoLim
Val_LoLoLim
Val_Notify
Valid values are:

1 = Information (blue)
2 = Warning (yellow)
3 = Exception (red)
4 = Fault (magenta)
Cfg_FiltTC
0.0 sec
Engineering
This parameter sets the filter time

constant for the first-order (lag) filter
applied to the PV.
Val_InpPV
Val
The filter is applied after scaling (to

Val_InpPV) and before alarm checking
and PV display as Val. See the
Primary Operations in Chapter 1 for
details.
Cfg_HasFailAlm
Off
Cfg_HasHiHiAlm
Alarm
Configuration
These parameters determine whether

the corresponding alarm exists and
will be checked, or doesnt exist and
will not be used.
Alm_Fail
Alm_LoLo
Cfg_HasHiAlm
Cfg_HasLoAlm
Cfg_HasLoLoAlm
Alm_HiHi
Alm_Hi
Alm_Lo
On, the Alarm exists and will be

checked
Off, the Alarm does not exist and
will not be used
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Chapter 2
Notes:
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Chapter
This chapter describes the P_AIn Instructions public parameters.

The descriptions in the tables below show how these data elements are used
with this instruction.
Execution
Execution parameters are included with every Add-On Instruction. See the
Logix5000 Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming Manual,
publication 1756-PM010, for more information on these data elements.
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
EnableIn
BOOL
Input
Enable Input:
1 = Normal scan. The instruction scales
the Input PVs and generates alarms.
0 = OFF-Scan; No Value updates or alarm
checking. Bad PV (stale) is asserted.
EnableOut
BOOL
Output
Enable Output: The EnableOut signal is

not manipulated by this instruction. Its
output state always reflects the EnableIn
input state.
Inf_Tab
SINT
Tab to display (FTView ME)
Inf_Type
STRING_16
P_AIn
Must contain AOI name, used for HMI and

Information S/W
P_AIn
BOOL
Unique Parameter Name for

auto - discovery
Output
Style: Description:
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
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Chapter 3
Inputs
(Inp_)
Input data elements are used to connect field inputs from I/O modules or
signals from other objects to the P_AIn instruction. Each Input used should
have mapping logic or a function block wire to get the input value from the
input card or other instruction every scan.
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style: Description:
Inp_PV
REAL
Input
0.0
Float
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Input Signal (Process Variable) from

Sensor
Cfg_InpRawMin
Cfg_InpRawMax
Cfg_PVEUMin
Cfg_PVEUMax
Inp_PVBad
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = PV or I/O Comms Status Bad

0 = OK
Inp_PVUncertain
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = PV Value Not Reliable

0 =OK
Inp_Sim
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Use simulated PV (Set_SimPV)

0 = Use Input (Inp_PV)
Inp_Reset
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Reset all Alarms requiring reset
Cfg_FailResetReqd
Cfg_HiHiResetReqd
Cfg_HiResetReqd
Cfg_LoResetReqd
Cfg_LoLoResetReqd
Configurations
(Cfg_)
Configuration data elements are used to set configurable capabilities, features

and functions of the P_AIn Instruction.
The following Configuration data may be modified by controller application
logic, using the HMI Faceplate, or using the Tag Monitor in RSLogix 5000
software.
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style:
Description:
Cfg_NoSubstPV
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Disallow selection of
Substitute PV
Cfg_SetTrack
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = PSets track OSets in Oper,

OSets track, PSets in Prog
0 = No tracking
Cfg_PCmdClear
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Clear Program Commands on

receipt
0 = Leave Set
Cfg_ProgDefault
BOOL
Input
Level
Default Mode:
1 = Program Mode if no requests
0 = Operator Mode if no requests
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Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style:
Description:
Cfg_HasHiHiAlm
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = High-High Alarm exists and

will be checked
Cfg_HasHiAlm
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = High Alarm exists and will be

checked
Cfg_HasLoAlm
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Low Alarm exists and will be

checked
Cfg_HasLoLoAlm
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Low-Low Alarm exists and

will be checked
Cfg_HasFailAlm
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Analog Input Failure Alarm

exists and will be checked
Cfg_HiHiResetReqd
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Reset required to clear

High-High Alarm
Cfg_HiResetReqd
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Reset required to clear High

Alarm
Cfg_LoResetReqd
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Reset required to clear Low

Alarm
Cfg_LoLoResetReqd
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Reset required to clear

Low-Low Alarm
Cfg_FailResetReqd
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Reset required to clear Input

Failure Alarm
Cfg_HiHiAckReqd
BOOL
Input
Level
1 = Acknowledge required for

High-High Alarm
Cfg_HiAckReqd
BOOL
Input
Level

High Alarm
Cfg_LoAckReqd
BOOL
Input
Level

Low Alarm
Cfg_LoLoAckReqd
BOOL
Input
Level

Low-Low Alarm
Cfg_FailAckReqd
BOOL
Input
Level

Input Failure Alarm
Cfg_HiHiSeverity
SINT
Input
Decimal High-High Alarm Severity

1 = Information
2 = Warning
3 = Exception
4 = Fault
Cfg_HiSeverity
SINT
Input
Decimal High Alarm Severity

1 = Information
2 = Warning
3 = Exception
4 = Fault
Cfg_LoSeverity
SINT
Input
Decimal Low Alarm Severity

1 = Information
2 = Warning
3 = Exception
4 = Fault
Chapter 3
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
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Chapter 3
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style:
Description:
Cfg_LoLoSeverity
SINT
Input
Decimal Low-Low Alarm Severity

1 = Information
2 = Warning
3 = Exception
4 = Fault
Cfg_FailSeverity
SINT
Input
Decimal Failure Alarm Severity

1 = Information
2 = Warning
3 = Exception
4 = Fault
Cfg_InpRawMin
REAL
Input
0.0
Float
Input (unscaled) Minimum for

Scaling
Cfg_InpRawMax
REAL
Input
100.0
Float
Input (unscaled) Maximum for

Scaling
Cfg_PVEUMin
REAL
Input
0.0
Float
PV (Output) Minimum for Scaling

to EU
Cfg_PVEUMax
REAL
Input
100.0
Float
PV (Output) Maximum for Scaling

to EU
TIP
The P_AIn Instruction supports
reverse scaling. Either the raw
(Input) or engineering (Scaled)
range may be reversed (maximum
less than minimum).
Cfg_FiltTC
REAL
Input
0.0
Float
PV Filter Time Constant (sec)

0.0 = Unfiltered
Cfg_HiHiDB
REAL
Input
1.0
Float
High-High Deadband (EU)
Cfg_HiHiOnDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time above High-High

Limit to raise Status (sec)
Cfg_HiHiOffDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time below High-High

Limit (minus deadband) to clear
Status (sec)
Cfg_HiDB
REAL
Input
1.0
Float
Cfg_HiOnDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time above High Limit

to raise Status (sec)
Cfg_HiOffDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time below High Limit

(minus deadband) to clear Status
(sec)
Cfg_LoDB
REAL
Input
1.0
Float
Cfg_LoOnDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time below Low Limit to

raise Status (sec)
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High Deadband (EU)
Low Deadband (EU)
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style:
Description:
Cfg_LoOffDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time above Low Limit

(plus deadband) to clear Status
(sec)
Cfg_LoLoDB
REAL
Input
1.0
Float
Cfg_LoLoOnDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time below Low-Low

Limit to raise Status (sec)
Cfg_LoLoOffDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time above Low-Low

Limit (plus deadband) to clear
Status (sec)
Cfg_FailHiLim
REAL
Input
1.50E+38 Float
Out-of-Range (fail) High threshold

(EU)
Cfg_FailLoLim
REAL
Input
1.50E+38 Float
Out-of-Range (fail) Low threshold

(EU)
Cfg_FailDB
REAL
Input
0.0
Float
Out-of-Range (fail)
Deadband (H/L) (EU)
Cfg_FailOnDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time Bad or Out of

Range to raise Fail Status (sec)
Cfg_FailOffDly
DINT
Input
Decimal Minimum time OK or In Range to

clear Fail Status (sec)
Chapter 3
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Low-Low Deadband (EU)
Because they contain arrayed or structured data types, the following

Configuration data elements use P_AIn Add-On Instruction Local Tags.
These may be modified using RSLogix 5000 software or using the HMI
Faceplate, but they cannot be modified using controller logic:
Name:
Data Type:
Cfg_Desc
Usage:
Default:
Style: Description:
STRING_40
Analog Input
String
Description for display on HMI
Cfg_EU
STRING_8
String
Engineering Units for display on

HMI
Cfg_Label
STRING_20
Analog Input
String
Label for graphic symbol displayed

on HMI
Cfg_Tag
STRING_20
P_AIn
String
Tagname for display on HMI
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
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Chapter 3
Program Settings
(PSet_)
Program Setting data elements are used by application logic to establish

setpoints, thresholds, and other settings of the P_AIn Instruction. Automation
logic may write to these settings any time; the P_AIn Instruction uses them in
its logic when it is in the Program Mode.
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style:
PSet_Owner
DINT
Input
Decimal Program Owner request ID (non-zero) or

Release (0)
PSet_HiHiLim
REAL
Input
1.50E+38
Float
Program-Entered High-High Status

Threshold (EU)
Cfg_SetTrack
PSet_HiLim
REAL
Input
1.50E+38
Float
Program-Entered High Status Threshold

(EU)
Cfg_SetTrack
PSet_LoLim
REAL
Input
-1.50E+38 Float
Program-Entered Low Status Threshold

(EU)
Cfg_SetTrack
PSet_LoLoLim
REAL
Input
-1.50E+38 Float
Program-Entered Low-Low Status

Threshold (EU)
Cfg_SetTrack
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Description:
Program Commands
(PCmd_)
Chapter 3
Program Command data elements are used by application logic to request

P_AIn Instruction actions, such as changing Modes, acknowledging alarms, or
specific P_AIn actions. Application logic sets the Program Command to 1 or 0
to request the action. (See the Edge and Level section in the Preface for more
information.) The P_AIn Instruction then performs the requested action if it
is in Program Mode and the action can be performed.
Device Commands
Name:
Data Type: Usage: Default:
Style:
Description:
PCmd_ClearCapt
BOOL
Program Command to Clear

the captured min / max PV
excursion values
Input
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
PCmd_ClearCapt
* Primary Function:
If Cfg_PCmdClear = 0, triggered by Level = 1
If Cfg_PCmdClear = 1, triggered by rising Edge
* * Opposite Function:
If Cfg_PCmdClear = 0, triggered by primary function bit Level = 0 (this bit NOT USED)
If Cfg_PCmdClear = 1, triggered by rising Edge of this bit
Mode Commands
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style: Description:
PCmd_Acq
BOOL
Input
Program Command to Acquire

Ownership (Oper to Prog)
PCmd_Rel
BOOL
Input
**
Program Command to Release

Ownership (Prog to Oper)
PCmd_Lock
BOOL
Input
Program Command to Lock Mode in

Prog
PCmd_Unlock
BOOL
Input
**
Program Command to Unlock Mode
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
* Primary Function:
If Cfg_PCmdClear = 1, triggered by rising Edge of this bits
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Chapter 3
Alarm Commands
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style: Description:
PCmd_Reset
BOOL
Input
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Program Command to Reset all Alarms

requiring Reset
Cfg_FailResetReqd
Cfg_HiHiResetReqd
Cfg_HiResetReqd
Cfg_LoResetReqd
Cfg_LoLoResetReqd
PCmd_HiHiAck
BOOL
Input
Command to Acknowledge High-High

Alarm
PCmd_HiHiInhibit
BOOL
Input
Command to Inhibit High-High Alarm
PCmd_HiHiUninhibit
BOOL
Input
**
Command to Uninhibit High-High

Alarm
PCmd_HiAck
BOOL
Input
Command to Acknowledge High Alarm
PCmd_HiInhibit
BOOL
Input
Command to Inhibit High Alarm
PCmd_HiUninhibit
BOOL
Input
**
Command to Uninhibit High Alarm
PCmd_LoAck
BOOL
Input
Command to Acknowledge Low Alarm
PCmd_LoInhibit
BOOL
Input
Command to Inhibit Low Alarm
PCmd_LoUninhibit
BOOL
Input
**
Command to Uninhibit Low Alarm
PCmd_LoLoAck
BOOL
Input
Command to Acknowledge Low-Low

Alarm
PCmd_LoLoInhibit
BOOL
Input
Command to Inhibit Low-Low Alarm
PCmd_LoLoUninhibit
BOOL
Input
**
Command to Uninhibit Low-Low Alarm
PCmd_FailAck
BOOL
Input
Command to Acknowledge Input

Failure Alarm
PCmd_FailInhibit
BOOL
Input
Command to Inhibit Input Failure

Alarm
PCmd_FailUninhibit
BOOL
Input
**
Command to Uninhibit Input Failure

Alarm
Cfg_HiHiAckReqd
Cfg_HiAckReqd
Cfg_LoAckReqd
Cfg_LoLoAckReqd
Cfg_FailAckReqd
* Primary Function:
If Cfg_PCmdClear = 0, triggered by rising Edge of this bitOperator Settings
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Operator Settings,
Maintenance Settings,
Other Settings
(OSet_, MSet_, Set_)
Chapter 3
Operator, Maintenance and Other Setting data elements are used by the HMI
Faceplate to let the operator establish setpoints, thresholds, and other settings
of the P_AIn Instruction. The P_AIn Instruction uses Other Settings in its
logic regardless of Mode. It uses Operator and Maintenance Settings when it is
in Operator or Maintenance Mode.
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style:
Description:
MSet_SubstPV
REAL
Input
0.0
Float
Maintenance-Entered Substitute PV
(EU)
OSet_HiHiLim
REAL
Input
1.50E+38
Float
Operator-Entered High-High Threshold

(EU)
Cfg_SetTrack
OSet_HiLim
REAL
Input
1.50E+38
Float
Operator-Entered High Threshold (EU)
Cfg_SetTrack
OSet_LoLim
REAL
Input
-1.50E+38 Float
Operator-Entered Low Threshold (EU)
Cfg_SetTrack
OSet_LoLoLim
REAL
Input
-1.50E+38 Float
Operator-Entered Low-Low Threshold

(EU)
Cfg_SetTrack
Set_SimPV
REAL
Input
0.0
PV used in Simulation (Inp_Sim=1) (EU)
Float
Operator / Maintenance Setting Readies

Operator / Maintenance Setting Readies are used to enable (1) or gray-out (0)
the Setting data entry fields on the HMI faceplate. Specific Ready bits are used
for certain Operator or Maintenance Settings. Rdy_OSet applies to all
Operator or Maintenance Settings for which there are no specific Ready bits.
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Rdy_OSet
BOOL
Output
Style:
Description:
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
1 = Ready to receive OSets (enables

data entry fields)
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Chapter 3
Operator Commands,
Maintenance Commands,
Command Readies
(OCmd_, MCmd_, Rdy_)
Operator Commands and Maintenance Commands are used by the operator at

the HMI to request instruction actions, such as changing modes;
acknowledging, enabling or disabling, suppressing or unsuppressing alarms; or
other instruction-specific actions. These Commands are set (latched) by the
HMI and are read and then cleared (unlatched) and acted upon by the P_AIn
instruction, allowing a many-to-one relationship between HMI requestors and
each Command. Commands are implemented as public Input Parameters of
the instruction or as Input Parameters of instructions internal to the P_AIn
instruction (embedded Commands).
Device Commands
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style: Description:
MCmd_SubstPV
BOOL
Input
Edge
Maintenance Command to use

Substitute PV (override input)
Cfg_NoSubstPV
MCmd_InpPV
BOOL
Input
Edge
Maintenance Command to use Input

PV (normal)
Cfg_NoSubstPV
OCmd_ClearCapt
BOOL
Input
Edge
Operator Command to Clear the

captured min / max PV excursion
values
Mode Commands
IMPORTANT
Mode Commands are sent to a P_Mode Instruction embedded

within the P_AIn Instruction. The P_Mode Instruction instance
is named Mode.
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style: Description:
Mode.MCmd_Acq
BOOL
Input
Edge
Maintenance Command to Acquire

Ownership (Oper/Prog/Ovrd to Maint)
Mode.MCmd_Rel
BOOL
Input
Edge
Maintenance Command to Release

ownership (Maint to Oper/Prog/Ovrd)
Mode.OCmd_AcqLock BOOL
Input
Edge
Operator Command to Acquire and Lock

Mode in Oper
Mode.OCmd_Unlock
Input
Edge
Operator Command to Unlock Operator

Mode
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BOOL
Chapter 3
Alarm Commands
Alarm Commands are sent to P_Alarm Instructions embedded
within the P_AIn Instruction. Each P_Alarm Instruction instance
is named for the alarm condition.
IMPORTANT
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style: Description:
OCmd_Reset
BOOL
Input
Edge
Operator Command to Reset all

Alarms requiring Reset
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Cfg_FailResetReqd
Cfg_HiHiResetReqd
Cfg_HiResetReqd
Cfg_LoLoResetReqd
Cfg_LoResetReqd
OCmd_ResetAckAll
BOOL
Input
Edge
Operator Command to Reset and

Acknowledge all Alarms
HiHi.OCmd_Reset
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Reset latched High-High

Alarm
Cfg_HiHiResetReqd
HiHi.OCmd_Ack
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Acknowledge High-High

Alarm
Cfg_HiHiAckReqd
HiHi.OCmd_Disable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Disable High-High Alarm
HiHi.OCmd_Enable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Enable High-High Alarm
Hi.OCmd_Reset
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Reset latched High

Alarm
Cfg_HiResetReqd
Hi.OCmd_Ack
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Acknowledge High

Alarm
Cfg_HiAckReqd
Hi.OCmd_Disable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Disable High Alarm
Hi.OCmd_Enable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Enable High Alarm
Lo.OCmd_Reset
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Reset Low Alarm
Cfg_LoResetReqd
Lo.OCmd_Ack
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Acknowledge Low Alarm
Cfg_LoAckReqd
Lo.OCmd_Disable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Disable Low Alarm
Lo.OCmd_Enable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Enable Low Alarm
LoLo.OCmd_Reset
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Reset Low-Low Alarm
Cfg_LoLoResetReqd
LoLo.OCmd_Ack
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Acknowledge Low-Low

Alarm
Cfg_LoLoAckReqd
LoLo.OCmd_Disable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Disable Low-Low Alarm
LoLo.OCmd_Enable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Enable Low-Low Alarm
Fail.OCmd_Reset
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Reset Input Failure Alarm
Cfg_FailResetReqd
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Chapter 3
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style: Description:
Fail.OCmd_Ack
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Acknowledge Input

Failure Alarm
Fail.OCmd_Disable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Disable Input Failure

Alarm
Fail.OCmd_Enable
BOOL
Input
Edge
Command to Enable Input Failure

Alarm
Cfg_FailAckReqd
Device Command Readies

Each Operator or Maintenance Command has a corresponding Ready bit
which indicates whether the Command will be accepted and acted upon when
received. The Ready bit is used to enable (1) or gray-out (0) the Operator
Command button on the Faceplate.
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Rdy_SubstPV
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for MCmd_SubstPV (enables

HMI button)
Rdy_InpPV
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for MCmd_InpPV (enables HMI

button)
Style: Description:
Mode Command Readies

IMPORTANT
Mode Command Readies are provided by a P_Mode Instruction

embedded within the P_AIn Instruction. The P_Mode
Instruction instance is named Mode.
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Mode.Rdy_Acq
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for OCmd_Reset (enables HMI

button)
Mode.Rdy_Rel
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for OCmd_ResetAckAll (enables

HMI button)
Mode.Rdy_AcqLock
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for OCmd_AcqLock (enables

HMI button)
Mode.Rdy_Unlock
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for OCmd_Unlock (enables HMI

button)
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Style: Description:
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Alarm Command Readies

IMPORTANT
Alarm Command Readies are provided by P_Alarm Instructions

embedded within the P_AIn Instruction. Each P_Alarm
Instruction instance is named for the alarm condition.
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Rdy_Reset
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for OCmd_Reset (enables HMI

button)
Rdy_ResetAckAll
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for OCmd_ResetAckAll (enables

HMI button)
HiHi.Rdy_Reset
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for HiHi.OCmd_Reset (enables

HMI button)
HiHi.Rdy_Ack
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for HiHi.OCmd_Ack (enables

HMI button)
HiHi.Rdy_Disable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for HiHi.OCmd_Disable

(enables HMI button)
HiHi.Rdy_Enable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for HiHi.OCmd_Enable (enables

HMI button)
Hi.Rdy_Reset
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Hi.OCmd_Reset (enables

HMI button)
Hi.Rdy_Ack
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Hi.OCmd_Ack (enables HMI

button)
Hi.Rdy_Disable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Hi.OCmd_Disable (enables

HMI button)
Hi.Rdy_Enable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Hi.OCmd_Enable (enables

HMI button)
Lo.Rdy_Reset
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Lo.OCmd_Reset (enables

HMI button)
Lo.Rdy_Ack
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Lo.OCmd_Ack (enables HMI

button)
Lo.Rdy_Disable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Lo.OCmd_Disable (enables

HMI button)
Lo.Rdy_Enable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Lo.OCmd_Enable (enables

HMI button)
LoLo.Rdy_Reset
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for LoLo.OCmd_Reset (enables

HMI button)
LoLo.Rdy_Ack
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for LoLo.OCmd_Ack (enables

HMI button)
LoLo.Rdy_Disable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for LoLo.OCmd_Disable

(enables HMI button)
LoLo.Rdy_Enable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for LoLo.OCmd_Enable (enables

HMI button)
Style: Description:
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
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Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Fail.Rdy_Reset
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Fail.OCmd_Reset (enables

HMI button)
Fail.Rdy_Ack
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Fail.OCmd_Ack (enables

HMI button)
Fail.Rdy_Disable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Fail.OCmd_Disable (enables

HMI button)
Fail.Rdy_Enable
BOOL
Output
1 = Ready for Fail.OCmd_Enable (enables

HMI button)
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Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Style: Description:
Values
(Val_)
Chapter 3
Value data elements contain process or device variables, the notification level
for alarm animation, and the current accepted values of any Program,
Operator or Maintenance Settings for the P_AIn instruction. The HMI
displays these Values, and they are available for use by other application logic.
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style:
Description:
Val
REAL
Output
0.0
Float
Analog Input Value (incl.Manual

Override, if used)
Cfg_FiltTC
Val_InpPV
REAL
Output
0.0
Float
Analog Input Value (actual, not

subject to Override)
Cfg_FiltTC
Val_PVMinCapt
REAL
Output
0.0
Float
Captured PV Minimum (excursion)

since last cleared
Val_PVMaxCapt
REAL
Output
0.0
Float
Captured PV Maximum (excursion)

since last cleared
Val_Sts
SINT
Output
Decimal Device confirmed status

enumeration:
0 = PV Good
5 = PV Uncertain
6 = PV Bad
7 = Substitute PV
33 = Disabled (EnableIn False)
Val_Fault
SINT
Output

enumeration:
0 = None
20 = Low
21 = High
24 = Low-Low
25 = High-High
32 = Failed (I/O Fault)
34 = Configuration Error
Val_Mode
DINT
Output

enumeration:
0 = No Mode
2 = Maintenance (M)
4 = Program (P) Locked
5 = Operator (O) Locked
6 = Program (P), Default is Operator
7 = Operator (O), Default is Program
8 = Program (P), Default is Program
9 = Operator (O), Default is Operator
Val_Owner
DINT
Output
Decimal Current Object Owner ID (0 = not

owned)
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Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style:
Val_Notify
SINT
Output
Decimal Current Alarm Level and

Acknowledgement (enumeration):
0 = No alarm
1 = Alarm cleared, not acknowledged
2 = Information alarm
3 = Unacknowledged Info. alarm
4 = Warning alarm
5 = Unacknowledged Warning alarm
6 = Exception alarm
7 = Unacknowledged Exception alarm
8 = Fault alarm
9 = Unacknowledged Fault alarm
Cfg_FailSeverity
Float
Cfg_SetTrack
Val_HiHiLim
REAL
Output
1.50E+38
Description:
Current High-High Threshold
Cfg_HiHiSeverity
Cfg_HiSeverity
Cfg_LoSeverity
Cfg_LoLoSeverity
Cfg_FailDB
Cfg_HiHiOnDly
Cfg_HiHiOffDly
Val_HiLim
REAL
Output
1.50E+38
Float
Current High Threshold
Cfg_SetTrack
Cfg_FailDB
Cfg_HiOnDly
Cfg_HiOffDly
Val_LoLim
REAL
Output
-1.50E+38 Float
Current Low Threshold
Cfg_SetTrack
Cfg_LoDB
Cfg_LoOnDly
Cfg_LoOffDly
Val_LoLoLim
REAL
Output
-1.50E+38 Float
Current Low-Low Threshold
Cfg_SetTrack
Cfg_LoLoDB
Cfg_LoLoOnDly
Cfg_LoLoOffDly
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Status
(Sts_)
Chapter 3
Status data elements contain process or device states, Mode status and Alarm
status. The HMI displays these Status points, and they are available for use by
other application logic.
Device Status
Name:
Data Type:
Usage:
Default:
Style: Description:
Sts_SubstPV
BOOL
Output
1 = Using Substitute PV (Input being

overridden)
Sts_InpPV
BOOL
Output
1 = Using Input PV (normal)
Sts_PVBad
BOOL
Output
1 = PV Bad Quality or Out of Range
Sts_PVUncertain
BOOL
Output
1 = PV Value is uncertain (Quality)
Sts_MaintByp
BOOL
Output
1 = Maintenance Bypass is Active, display

icon
Sts_AlmInh
BOOL
Output
1 = An Alarm is Inhibited, Disabled, or

Suppressed, display icon
Sts_Err
BOOL
Output
1 = Error in Config. See Detail Err_Bits for

reason
Err_Raw
BOOL
Output
1 = Error in Config: Raw Input Scaling Min

= Max
Err_EU
BOOL
Output
1 = Error in Config: Scaled EU Min = Max
Err_Timer
BOOL
Output
1 = Error in Config: On-Delay or Off-Delay

Time Invalid (use 0 to 2147483 sec)
Err_Filt
BOOL
Output
1 = Error in Config: PV filter parameters

(Rate Time, TC)
Err_DB
BOOL
Output
1 = Error in Config: an Alarm Deadband is

< 0.0
Err_Alarm
BOOL
Output
1 = Error in Config: Invalid Alarm Minimum

On Time or Severity
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Cfg_NoSubstPV
Mode Status
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Sts_Maint
BOOL
Output
1 = Mode is Maintenance (supersedes

Prog, Oper)
Sts_Prog
BOOL
Output
1 = Mode is Program
Style: Description:
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
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Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Sts_Oper
BOOL
Output
1 = Mode is Operator
Sts_ProgOperLock BOOL
Output
1 = Program or Operator Mode Lock
Sts_NoMode
Output
1 = NoMode (Disabled because EnableIn

is False)
BOOL
Style: Description:
Alarm Status
Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Sts_HiHi
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input is above High-High

threshold
Alm_HiHi
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input is in High-High

Alarm
Style: Description:
Cfg_HiHiAckReqd
Cfg_FailDB
Cfg_HiHiOnDly
Cfg_HiHiOffDly
Cfg_HiHiResetReqd
Ack_HiHi
BOOL
Output
1 = High-High Alarm Acknowledged
Sts_HiHiDisabled
BOOL
Output
1 = High-High Alarm Disabled (not

saved or sent)
Sts_HiHiInhibited
BOOL
Output
1 = High-High Alarm Inhibited by

logic
Sts_HiHiSuppressed
BOOL
Output
1 = High-High Alarm Suppressed

(logged only)
Sts_Hi
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input is above High

threshold
Alm_Hi
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input is in High Alarm
Cfg_HiHiAckReqd
Cfg_HiAckReqd
Cfg_FailDB
Cfg_HiOnDly
Cfg_HiOffDly
Cfg_HiResetReqd
Ack_Hi
BOOL
Output
1 = High Alarm Acknowledged
Sts_HiDisabled
BOOL
Output
1 = High Alarm Disabled (not saved

or sent)
Sts_HiInhibited
BOOL
Output
1 = High Alarm Inhibited by logic
Sts_HiSuppressed
BOOL
Output
1 = High Alarm Suppressed (logged

only)
Sts_Lo
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input is below Low

threshold
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Cfg_HiAckReqd
Name:
Data
Type:
Usage:
Default:
Alm_Lo
BOOL
Output
Style: Description:
1 = Analog Input is in Low Alarm
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Associated
Configuration
Parameter
Cfg_LoAckReqd
Cfg_FailDB
Cfg_LoOnDly
Cfg_LoOffDly
Cfg_LoResetReqd
Ack_Lo
BOOL
Output
1 = Low Alarm Acknowledged
Sts_LoDisabled
BOOL
Output
1 = Low Alarm Disabled (not saved or

sent)
Sts_LoInhibited
BOOL
Output
1 = Low Alarm Inhibited by logic
Sts_LoSuppressed
BOOL
Output
1 = Low Alarm Suppressed (logged

only)
Sts_LoLo
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input is below Low-Low

threshold
Alm_LoLo
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input is in Low-Low

Alarm
Cfg_LoAckReqd
Cfg_LoLoAckReqd
Cfg_FailDB
Cfg_LoLoOnDly
Cfg_LoLoOffDly
Cfg_LoLoResetReqd
Ack_LoLo
BOOL
Output
1 = Low-Low Alarm Acknowledged
Sts_LoLoDisabled
BOOL
Output
1 = Low-Low Alarm Disabled (not

saved or sent)
Sts_LoLoInhibited
BOOL
Output
1 = Low-Low Alarm Inhibited by logic
Sts_LoLoSuppressed
BOOL
Output
1 = Low-Low Alarm Suppressed

(logged only)
Sts_Fail
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input is Out of Range or

PV Bad
Alm_Fail
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input is in Failure Alarm

(Bad or Out of Range)
Cfg_LoLoAckReqd
Cfg_FailAckReqd
Cfg_FailDB
Cfg_FailOnDly
Cfg_FailOffDly
Cfg_FailResetReqd
Ack_Fail
BOOL
Output
1 = Analog Input Failure Alarm has

been acknowledged
Sts_FailDisabled
BOOL
Output
1 = Input Failure Alarm Disabled (not

saved or sent)
Sts_FailInhibited
BOOL
Output
1 = Input Failure Alarm Inhibited by

logic
Sts_FailSuppressed
BOOL
Output
1 = Input Failure Alarm Suppressed

(logged only)
Cfg_FailAckReqd
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HMI Reference
This chapter describes the Graphic Symbols and Faceplates provided for
human-machine interface (HMI) for the P_AIn Instruction.
Graphic Symbols
Graphic Symbols are provided for use on end-user process graphic displays.
Analog Input Graphic Symbols have the following common attributes:
Label
Alarm Border
Maintenance
Bypass Indicator
Alarm Indicator
Threshold / Quality
Indicator
Mode Indicator
Process Variable
Engineering Units
Each Analog Input Graphic Symbol displays the objects label and engineering
units text, the current value of the process variable (PV), and various status
indicators. The current value of the PV changes color depending on the PV
value and its signal quality. The graphic symbol has a color changing alarm
border that blinks on unacknowledged alarm.
The overall Graphic Symbol includes a touch field over it which calls up the
objects Faceplate. In addition, pausing the pointing device over the Graphic
Symbol displays a tooltip showing the objects configured Tag and
Description.
Threshold / Quality Indicators

One of these symbols appears to the left of the Process Variable when the
described condition is true:
Graphic Symbol
Description
Invalid Configuration
PV Quality Bad:
Not a number, Out of Range, or
Communication Failure
PV Quality Uncertain
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Graphic Symbol
Description
PV exceeds High-High threshold
PV exceeds High threshold
PV exceeds Low threshold
PV exceeds Low-Low threshold
The device is not ready to operate
No symbol displayed
PV Quality Good and PV within thresholds
TIP
When the Invalid Configuration Indicator appears, you can find what
configuration setting is invalid by following the indicators like a trail of
breadcrumbs. Click the Graphic Symbol to call up the Faceplate. The Invalid
Configuration indicator will appear next to the appropriate tab at the top of the
Faceplate to guide you in finding the configuration error. Once you navigate to the
tab, the misconfigured item will be flagged with this indicator or appear in a
magenta box.
For the Analog Input Instruction, the Invalid Configuration Indicator appears
under the following conditions:
The Input Raw Minimum and Raw Maximum scaling parameters are set
to the same value.
The Scaled EU Minimum and EU Maximum scaling parameters are set
to the same value.
The first-order filter time constant is set to a negative value.
A Deadband is set to a negative value.
An Alarm On-Delay, Off-Delay or Minimum On Time is set to a value
less than zero or greater than 2,147,483 seconds.
An Alarm Severity is set to a value other than 1 (information), 2
(warning), 3 (exception) or 4 (fault).
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Maintenance Bypass Indicator

This symbol appears to the right of the Label to indicate that a Maintenance
Bypass has been activated:
Graphic Symbol
Description
A Maintenance Bypass is active
No symbol displayed
No Maintenance Bypass active
TIP
When the Maintenance Bypass Indicator appears, you can find what condition
was bypassed by following the indicators like a trail of breadcrumbs. Click the
Graphic Symbol to call up the Faceplate. The Maintenance Bypass Indicator will
appear next to the appropriate tab at the top of the Faceplate to guide you in
finding the bypass. Once you navigate to the tab, the bypassed item will be
flagged with this indicator.
For the Analog Input Instruction, the Maintenance Bypass Indicator appears
under the following condition:
The Substitute PV function has been enabled. The live Process
Variable is being superseded by a Maintenance-entered value.
Mode Indicators
One of these symbols appears to the right of the Process Variable to indicate
the Mode of the Analog Input instruction:
TIP
The Mode Indicator may not appear if the instruction is in its default mode.
Graphic Symbol
Description
No Mode: the instruction is scanned false
and is out of service The Process Variable
and Alarms are not updated
The instruction is in Maintenance Mode
The instruction is in Program Mode
The instruction is in Operator Mode
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TIP
The Mode indicator may not appear if the instruction is in its default mode.
Alarm Indicators
One of these symbols appears to the left of the Label to indicate the described
alarm condition. The alarm border and label background blink if
Acknowledgement of an alarm condition is required.
Symbol
Black I in white box with black
border
Description
Alarm Inhibit: an alarm is Inhibited by the
Program, Disabled by Maintenance or
Suppressed by the Operator.
White bell, border, and text

background
Return to Normal (no Alarm condition, but a

previous Alarm has not been
acknowledged)
Blue border and text background

Yellow rectangle with exclamation
point (!)
Information Severity Alarm
Yellow border and text background

Orange triangle with exclamation
point (!)
Warning Severity Alarm
Red border and text background

Orange diamond with exclamation
point (!)
Exception Severity Alarm
Magenta border and text background Fault Severity Alarm

Red circle with two exclamation
points (!!)
No symbol or border displayed, text is on

normal (light gray) background, not blinking
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No Alarm or Alarm Inhibit condition, and all

Alarms are Acknowledged
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Chapter 4
Using Graphics Symbols

The graphic symbol for P_AIn can be found in the global object file
(RA-BAS) P_AIn Graphics Library. To use the graphic symbol, copy it from
the global object file and paste it in the display file. Next, right click on the
graphic symbol in the display file and select Global Object Parameter Values
and the following window appears:
Enter the tag(s) in the Value column as specified in the Description column.
Note: Values for items marked (Optional) may be left blank.
Faceplate
The Analog Input Faceplate consists of six tabbed pages. The Operator tab is
displayed when the Faceplate is initially called up. Click the appropriate icon at
the top of the Faceplate to access a specific tab.
Maintenance
Operator
Engineering
Alarm Configuration
Trends
Alarms
Help
Exit
The Faceplate provides the means for Operators, Maintenance, Engineers and
others to interact with the P_AIn Instruction instance, including viewing its
Status and Values and manipulating it through its Commands and Settings.
When a given input is restricted via FactoryTalk View security, the required
user Security Code letter is shown in the tables that follow.
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Operator Tab
Reset Acknowledge All

Alarms Command Buttons
Mode Indicator
Operator Mode Unlock and

Lock Command Buttons
High and High-High
Thresholds
Current Process Variable
Current Process Variable

Graph
Low and Low-Low

Thresholds
Input Status Indicator
The Operator tab shows the following information:

The current Mode (Program, Operator, or Maintenance).
Requested Modes Indicator (This only appears if the Operator or
Program Mode has been superseded by another mode.)
The current Process Variable.
A bar graph for the current Process Variable. High-High and Low-Low
ranges are show in dark gray and these ranges turn red if the threshold is
exceeded. High and Low ranges are shown in medium gray and these
ranges turn yellow if the threshold is exceeded.
Scaled High and Low Range Values (Top and Bottom labels on the bar
graph). If high range or low range values are exceeded, then the
appropriate icon appears next to the values to the left of the bar graph.
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High-High (HH) and Low-Low (LL) thresholds are displayed with a

label background that turns red when exceeded.
High (H) and Low (L) thresholds are displayed with a label background
that turns yellow when exceeded
Input Status (Communication OK, Communication Fail or Bad PV
Quality, or Uncertain PV Quality)
The following table shows the alarm status indicators on the Operator tab.
Graphic Symbol
Alarm Status
In Alarm (Active Alarm)
In Alarm and Acknowledged
Out of Alarm but Not Acknowledged

Alarm Suppressed (by Operator) (Alarm is
logged but not displayed)
Alarm Disabled (by Maintenance)
Alarm Inhibited (by Program Logic)
The following table shows the functions on the Operator tab:

Button/Field
Action
Security
Required
Click to release Operator Mode

Lock.
Code B
Click to lock in Operator Mode.
Code B
Click to reset and acknowledge all

alarms.
Code F
Code C
Click to select normal input for
Process Variable. This button is
only visible in Maintenance Mode,
and only if Engineering has
enabled the Substitute PV
function.
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Button/Field
Substitute Process Variable data

entry
Action
Security
Required
Click to select substitute Process

Variable instead of normal input.
This button us only visible in
Maintenance Mode, and only if
Engineering has enabled the
Substitute PV function.
Code C
Enter the Substitute PV value. This Code C

entry is available only when the
Substitute PV function is enabled.)
PV Used in Simulation data entry Enter the Simulation PV value. This Code A
entry is available when Input
Simulation is enabled.
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Alarms Tab
Alarm Acknowledge
Command Button
Reset and
Acknowledge All
Alarms Command
Button
The Alarms tab displays each alarm for this device. If the alarm is active, the
panel behind the alarm will change color to match the severity of the alarm.
Color
Definition
Magenta
Fault
Red
Exception
Yellow
Warning
Blue
Information
Background (Light Gray)
No alarm
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The following table lists the functions on the Alarms tab.

Button
Action
Security Required
Alarm Acknowledge
Code F
Reset and Acknowledge All

Alarms
Code F
The panel behind the alarm blinks if the alarm requires acknowledgement.
Click the button with the check mark to acknowledge the alarm.
Alarm Acknowledge button is enabled if the corresponding Alarm requires
acknowledgement.
The Reset and Acknowledge All Alarms button is enabled if any alarm
requires reset or acknowledgement.
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Maintenance Tab
Maintenance Mode
Acquire and Release
Command Buttons
Mode Indicator
Requested Modes Indicator
Status Thresholds
and Deadbands
The Maintenance tab shows the following information:

The current Mode (Program, Operator, or Maintenance).
Requested Modes Indicator - This display highlights all of the Modes
that have been requested. The left-most highlighted Mode is the active
Mode.
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The following table shows the functions on the Maintenance tab.

Button/Field
Action
Security
Required
Click for Maintenance Mode.
Code C
Click to release Maintenance

Mode.
Code C
Threshold
Enter the threshold (trip point) for

analog input alarms.
Code H
Deadband
Type the deadband (hysteresis) for

analog input alarms.
Code H
On-Delay
Enter the amount of time (in

seconds) the PV must exceed the
threshold before the
corresponding status is asserted.
Code D
Off-Delay
Enter the amount of time (in

seconds) the PV must stay within
the threshold (and deadband)
before the corresponding status is
cleared.
Code D
Bumpless Program/Operator
Transition
Select to enable or disable the

bumpless program/operator
transition of Status Threshold
settings (tracking).
Code C
Refer to Primary Operations on page 2 or the Process Add-On Instructions

and Graphics: Mode (P_Mode) Reference Manual, publication
SYSLIB-RM005, for more information on Modes.
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Engineering Tab
Mode Configuration
Button
Configure Device
Description, Label,
and Tag Text
Configure Input and

Scaled Ranges
On the Engineering tab, users can configure the description, label, tag, and
Process Variable units for the device.
The following table lists the functions on the Engineering tab.
Button/Field
Action
Security
Required
Click to navigate to the Mode

Configuration popup.
Description
Type the description.
Code E
Label
Type the label.
Code E
Tag
Type the tag.
Code E
Maximum Value for the Input

Variable
Type the maximum value for the

Input Process Variable (unscaled).
Code E
Minimum Value for the Input

Variable
Type the minimum value for the

Input Process Variable (unscaled).
Code E
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Button/Field
Action
Security
Required
Maximum for the Scaled Value
Type the maximum for the Scaled

Process Variable (displayed).
Code E
Minimum for the Scaled Value
Type the minimum for the Scaled

Process Variable (displayed).
Code E
Disallow selection of Substitute

PV
Select to disallow selection of

substitute PV.
Code E
Clear Program Commands on

Receipt
Select (default) this checkbox to

use Edge-triggered Program
Commands. Deselect this
checkbox to use Level-triggered
Program Commands.
Code E
PV Filter Time Constant
Enter the time constant (in

seconds) for the first-order filter
applied to the analog input. If you
enter zero, filtering is not applied
to the input.
Code E
TIP
The P_AIn Instruction supports reverse scaling. Either the Raw (Input) or
Engineering (Scaled) range may be reversed (maximum less than minimum).
Mode Configuration Popup
This popup allows the user to select the default mode for the object by
selecting a radio button. The radio buttons require security code E.
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Trends Tab
Reset capture
min/max value
On the Trend tab, users can view the Process Variable and reset the capture
ranges min/max values. The green line represents the Process Variable (PV)
and the light gray area shows the capture range.
The following table lists the functions on the Trends tab.
Button
Action
Security Required
Reset capture min/max values
Code A
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Alarm Configuration Tab
The Alarm Configuration tab contains configuration related to the alarms

for the device.
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The following table shows the functions on the Alarm Configuration tab.
Check Box/Field
Action
Security
Required
Alarm
The alarm exists for the device.
Code E
Acknowledge Required
Require acknowledgement of the alarm.
Code E
IMPORTANT
If using FTView Alarm and Events,
configure its Alarm Tag for Acknowledge
Required. The controller handles
acknowledgement within this instruction.
Reset Required
Require a reset to clear the alarm status.

There is a single alarm reset that resets
all of the alarms for the device.
Code E
IMPORTANT
If using FTView Alarms and Events, DO
NOT check the Latched checkbox as the
controller handles the alarm reset within
this instruction.
Code E
Severity
Configure the severity level of the alarm:

1 = Information
2 = Warning
3 = Exception
4 = Fault
Minimum On Time
When an Alarm occurs, the Alarm output Code D

will be held on for at least this amount of
time (sec). If set to 5 seconds or less, the
Alarm output will be held on for at least 5
seconds to ensure it is seen by polling.
Set this time higher if you want an Alarm
to be held in the Alarm state (and on the
Alarm summary) longer. This will keep it
visible to the Operator, or keep the Alarm
from clearing and being set again for an
intermittent condition) until the Operator
has had time to perform any
Alarm-related actions.
Note: If the alarm is configured with
Reset Required (Cfg_ResetReqd = 1), the
operator can reset the alarm before this
time expires if the input condition has
returned to normal.
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Process Add-On Instructions and Graphics:

Basic Analog Input (P_AIn)

Compatible with the Plant-wide Integrated Architecture

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This document contains the following changes:

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Use of this Document

This document provides a programmer with details on the P_AIn instruction

Conventions and Related

Set and Clear

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The bit is set to 1 (ON)

The bit is cleared to 0 (OFF)

Edge and Level

Action is triggered by rising edge transition of input (0-1)

Action (enable) is triggered by input being at a level (in a

All Operator Commands (OCmd_) and Maintenance Commands

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This instruction has Program Commands (PCmd_) which are

Relay Ladder Rung Condition

If the rung-in condition to an input instruction is true, the controller evaluates

The rung-in condition is reflected in the EnableIn parameter and

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The Pre-scan process performs the Process Add-On Instructions

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Function Block States

Pre-scan for function block routines is the same as for relay

Instruction first scan

Instruction first scan refers to the first time an instruction is

Instruction first run

Instruction first run refers to the first time the instruction

Every function block instruction also includes EnableIn and EnableOut

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When programming in function block, restrict the range

Entering Text in FactoryTalk View SE

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The primary functions of scaling to engineering units and providing input

The primary operations of the Analog Input Add-On Instruction are:

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The following standard Modes, implemented using the P_Mode Add-On

Commands and Settings accepted from other logic.

The Substitute PV function may be Enabled or Disabled; normal

The following standard Modes are not used:

The following Alarms, implemented using the P_Alarm Add-On Instruction,

PV above High-High threshold. Threshold is set by Operator or

PV above High threshold. Threshold is set by Operator or Program.

PV below Low threshold. Threshold is set by Operator or Program.

PV below Low-Low threshold. Threshold is set by Operator or

PV quality is Bad (Inp_PVBad is TRUE) or PV is beyond configured

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The following table explains the handling of instruction execution conditions.

EnableIn False (False Rung)

The P_AIn Instruction shows a status of Bad

Powerup (Pre-Scan, First Scan)

Any Commands received before First Scan

Postscan (SFC Transition)

No SFC Postscan logic is provided.

Refer to the Logix5000 Controllers Add-On Instructions Programming