Micromod MOD: 30ML Functions Data Base Reference - Manual (Page 67)

MOD 30ML Functions
PROCESS ALARM DISPLAY BLOCK
Figure 2-22. Process Alarm Display Block (PAD), Display Page
Line 6 display format
This field defines the display format for the numerical alarm input value displayed on Line 6 of
the instrument display. Table 2-8 lists the different display formats, and shows the supported
data types and active fields (engineering units or state table) for each format.
Engineering Units
A character string (up to four characters) displayed on line 6 with a floating point or integer
alarm input value. May contain any displayable characters where the first non-blank
character cannot be a digit.
State Table
When the display format is State, a state table name must be entered in this field and the
table must be defined in the State Table Block. The name must be a unique 1-8 character
ASCII string that starts with a letter and contains only letters, digits and underscores. Refer to
Section 2.4 State Table Block for additional information.
Line 1 Text (See attribute 13 description)
Text string displayed on first line of the alarm display. Up to 8 ASCII characters.
Line 2 Text (See attribute 14 description)
Text string displayed on second line of the alarm display. Up to 8 ASCII characters.
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