DeltaV PID controller mode alarming

Hello

I have a question please,

Can you configure alarms in DeltaV PID block for controller mode. I mean, say the controller should be in auto, but for some reason it switches to manual without operator noticing. My question is, is it possible to configure alarm to notify you of change of controller mode or to continuously compare the controller mode with the desired one and give alarm if not the same.

 

thank you for your answers.

  • A very simple implementation could use the PID block's MODE parameter, and .TARGET and .ACTUAL fields. A very basic implementation could be using a CND function block comparing the two fields:
    "PID1\MODE.ACTUAL <> PID1\MODE.TARGET"

    You can build a module-level alarm to read the CND block's OUT_D parameter, which will go true when there is a mode mismatch, or tie OUT_D to an ALM function block. The implementation could certainly be much more complex.

    This will not cover cases where the operator initiates the mode change, but is a quick way to catch unexpected mode shedding.