
IM 01C50T02-01E
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4. GETTING STARTED
4.4 Integration of DD
If the host supports DD (Device Description), the DD
of the YTA needs to be installed. Check if host has the
following directory under its default DD directory.
594543\0005
(594543 is the manufacturer number of Yokogawa
Electric Corporation, and 0005 is the YTA device
number, respectively.)
If this directory is not found, DD of YTA has not been
included. Create the above directory and copy the DD
file (0m0n.ffo,0m0n.sym) (m, n is a numeral) into the
directory. If you do not have the DD or capabilities
files, you can download them from our web site. Visit
the following web site.
http://www.yokogawa.com/fld
Once the DD is installed in the directory, the name and
attribute of all parameters of the YTA are displayed.
Off-line configuration is possible by using capabilities
files.
NOTE
Ensure to use the suitable file for the device.
YTA has three types, one with the standard
function blocks, one with /LC1(additional PID
and LAS function) and one with /LC2(additional
2 PIDs and LAS function). If the different type
capabilities file is used, some errors may occur
at downloading to the device.
4.5 Reading the Parameters
To read YTA parameters, select the AI1 block of the
YTA from the host screen and read the OUT param-
eter. The current temperature which is assign to AI1
block is displayed. Sensor 1 input is assigned to AI1
block upon shipment. Check that actual of
MODE_BLOCK of the function block and resource
block is set to Auto, and increase the temperature
measured by Sensor1 and read the parameter again. A
new designated value should be displayed.
4.6 Continuous Record of Values
If the host has a function of continuously recording the
indications, use this function to list the indications
(values). Depending on the host being used, it may be
necessary to set the schedule of Publish (the function
that transmits the indication on a periodic basis).
4.7 Generation of Alarm
If the host is allowed to receive alarms, generation of
an alarm can be attempted from YTA. In this case, set
the reception of alarms on the host side. YTA’s VCR-6
is factory-set for this purpose. For practical purposes,
all alarms are placed in a disabled status; for this
reason, it is recommended that you first use one of
these alarms on a trial basis. Set the value of link
object-3 (index 30002) as “0, 298, 0, 6, 0”. Refer to
section 5.6.1 Link Object for details.
Since the LO_PRI parameter (index 4029) of the AI1
block is set to “0”, try setting this value to “3”. Select
the Write function from the host in operation, specify
an index or variable name, and write “3” to it.
The LO_LIM parameter (index 4030) of the AI1 block
determines the limit at which the lower bound alarm
for the process value is given. In usual cases, a very
small value is set to this limit. Set the value which is
apparantely higher than expected measured value to the
limit. For example, in case masuering room tempera-
ture of 28C, SET '50(C)' to the limit. Since the
measured temperature is lower than the limit, lower
bound alarm is raised. Check that the alarm can be
received at the host. When the alarm is confirmed,
transmission of the alarm is suspended.
The above-mentioned items are a description of the
simple procedure to be carried out until YTA is
connected to Fieldbus. In order to take full advantage
of the performance and functionality of the device, it is
recommended that it be read together with Chapter 5,
which describes how to use the YTA.