Emerson Process Management 3095FC Automobile Accessories User Manual


 
Reference Manual
00809-0100-4832, Rev AA
October 2004
Rosemount 3095FC
3-20
Figure 3-14. AI Alarms Tab
Screen
Soft Points Configuration Softpoints are data storage areas that can be used by any 3095FC
application. Softpoints consist of a Tag identifier, one integer value, and
twenty floating values. Softpoints consist of:
tag identifier (10 character string)
20 floats (floating point values)
1 integer value (16 bit)
2 longs (32-bit)
10 shorts (16-bit)
10 bytes (8-bit). Select:
Use the following steps to configure the soft points
See Figure 3-15.
1. Select Configure > I/O > Soft Points.
2. Select the Softpoint to be configured or viewed.
3. Enter the Tag identification name (10-character).
4. The Integer Flag is a 16-bit unsigned integer value used as a flag to
denote the validity of the floating point data or as a counter.
5. Enter the Float number (1 - 20 parameters). These parameters
provide storage for IEEE floating point values.
6. To complete point configuration click Apply.
7. Use Device > Flags > Flash Memory Save Configuration to save the
configuration to the Flash Memory in case a Cold Start must be
performed.