The options on the DCS Block tab allow you to define DCS control function block properties. Note that these properties can be shared by Smart Instrumentation and various DSC vendors such Emerson's DeltaV. Therefore, some of these properties may have been retrieved from these systems prior to opening this dialog.
Control system tag
Displays the name of the current control system tag.
DCS control function blocks
Block name
Type the name of the required block
Block type
Allows you to select an algorithm block that can be used for the control system. For example, PID, Ratio, AI, AO, and so forth. If the required value is not on the list, select to open the Block Types supporting table that allows you to manage the contents of this list.
Function block I/O termination
Allows you to select a function block input and output definition. This function block input and output definition is called I/O termination and it is dependant on the selected block type. I/O terminations have descriptive names that denote their functionality, for example IN, OUT, CASC, and so forth. If the required value is not on the list, select to open the Function Block I/O Terminations supporting table that allows you to manage the contents of this list.
Control strategy drawing number
Allows you to type a name of an appropriate control strategy drawing.