Micromod Micro-DCI: 53MC5000 Training Manual - Manual (Page 115)

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F-CIM Lab
9.1 Foreword
F-CIM (Control Interconnection Modules) provides a method of optimizing the
controller’s standard functionality. This method is more flexible than the FCS, but not as
extensive and flexible as the F-TRAN. But F-CIM is easier to program than F-TRAN. As
we explained before, F-CIM programming is done by building the strategy using building-
blocks from the Module library. The Module library is a collection of predefined function
blocks.
It is more powerful than the FCS method because each strategy can consist of up to 100
blocks, the order of execution can be specified by the user, and many of the blocks are
reusable.
It is also possible for the user to make custom function blocks and add them to the Module
Library.
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Creating a custom F-CIM module is not in the scope of this training coarse and will not
be covered.
9.2 Objectives
In this lab we will introduce F-CIM programming and implement a simple control strategy
using F-CIM. After completing this lab, you should know how to
• Create a F-CIM control strategy using F-CIM function modules described in the
Customization Guide
• Enter an F-CIM control strategy using the faceplate keys
• Create an F-CIM control strategy using the MicroTools Graphical Editor
• Download an F-CIM control strategy using MicroTools