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Sequential Function Charts (SFCs)

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Objectives
Upon completion of this module you will be able to define The application of a Sequential Function Chart The execution of a Sequential Function Chart Steps in a Sequential Function Chart Actions in a Step Action Qualifiers in a Step Transitions Named Sets for Sequential Function Chart

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Sequential Function Charts

SFCs are used to control time/event sequences. For example, the startup/shutdown sequence for a piece of equipment. SFCs consist of Step - Executes action(s) Transition - Determines when to proceed to the next Step based on an expression being evaluated as TRUE Terminations - Special symbol that represents the end of a sequence

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Step Actions
There are three types of Step Actions: Assignment - Assigns the result of an expression to a destination Boolean - References a module-level Boolean parameter Non-Boolean - References a function block

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Action Qualifiers

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Action Qualifiers
There are two types of Action Qualifiers: Non-Stored action qualifiers are only active while the associated step is active or a portion of the time the step is active. N (Non-Stored) - Only active when the step is active. R (Reset) - Active on the first scan through a step. Used to stop a stored action. L (Time Limited) - Only active when the step is active. Also, you can specify the action to be active for a maximum time or based on an expression. D (Delayed) - Only active when the step is active. Also, you specify a delay based on time or an expression before the action becomes active. P (Pulse) - Executes the action once based on a delay time or an expression.
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Action Qualifiers
Stored action qualifiers may be active for only a portion of the time that the associated step is active or they may remain active after the associated step has become inactive depending on the specific qualifier. S Set (Stored) - Active when the step becomes active and stays active until it is reset. SD (Stored and Delayed) - Active after a delay time or an expression evaluated true when the step becomes active and stays active until it is reset. DS (Delayed and Stored) - Active after a delay based on time or an expression when the step becomes active and stays active until it is reset. If the step goes inactive before the time delay is up, this action will not go active. SL (Stored and Time Limited) - Active when the step becomes active and stays active until the configure time has elapsed or expression is evaluated true.
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SFC Execution
Valid divergence and convergence include:

Divergent Paths

Sequence Select Convergence

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SFC Execution

Parallel Divergence

Parallel Convergence

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Adding an Action to a Step

Add Actions by selecting Step placing the positioning selector in the Action window right mouse clicking Add.
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Defining Action Properties

Select Action right mouse click Properties to modify or define an action. The Expression Assistant launches the Browser.
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Defining Transition Properties

Select Transition right mouse click Properties to modify or define the transition condition. The T1 Properties dialog box appears.
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Workshop - Using SFCs

This workshop requires you to perform the following tasks: Task 1. Task 2. Task 3. Create a Named Set which will be used for operator interface to the SFC. Create an SFC which will Startup Tank101. Display Named Set to the operator.

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Workshop - Using SFC-T101

parameter - MESSAGE
(Named Set, NS-T101) MESSAGE := NS-T101:SELECT SEQ;
STOP SEQUENCE

Named Set NS-T101

0 = SELECT SEQ 10 = STARTUP 20 = WAITING FOR BLK VLV TO OPEN 30 = WAITING FOR FLW VLV TO OPEN 40 = WAITING FOR PUMP TO START

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OPEN BLK VLV

MESSAGE = NS-T101:STARTUP
Open the block valve XV-101 Update the operator with message 20 Wait for the block valve to open XVSTAT-101 Set the flow rate to 50 GPM FIC-102 Update the operator with message 30 Wait for flow valve to be > 30 % open Start pump MTR-102 Update the operator with message 40 Wait for pump to start

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SET FLOW RATE

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START PUMP

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Workshop - Using SFC-T101

Step 1. Create Named Set NS-T101 using DeltaV Explorer.

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Workshop - Using SFC-T101

Step 2. Modify Properties and add names and values as shown below.

Named Set NS-T101 (Name- Case sensitive) 0 = SELECT SEQ 10 = STARTUP 20 = WAITING FOR BLK VLV TO OPEN 30 = WAITING FOR FLW VLV TO OPEN 40 = WAITING FOR PUMP TO START
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Visible Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

User Selectable Yes Yes No No No

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Workshop - Using SFC-T101

Step 3. Use Control Studio to create Sequential Function Chart SFC-T101. Select New. Change the Algorithm Type to Sequential Function Chart.

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Workshop - Using SFC-T101

Step 4. Step 5. Create parameter MESSAGE (Named Set, NS-T101). Create Sequential Function Chart using Steps, Transitions and Terminations from the All SFC Items Palette.
MESSAGE := NS-T101:SELECT SEQ;
STOP SEQUENCE

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OPEN BLK VLV

MESSAGE = NS-T101:STARTUP
Open the block valve XV-101 Update the operator with message 20 Wait for the block valve to open XVSTAT-101 Set the flow rate to 50 GPM FIC-102 Update the operator with message 30 Wait for flow valve to be > 30 % open Start pump MTR-102 Update the operator with message 40 Wait for pump to start

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SET FLOW RATE

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START PUMP

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Workshop - Using SFC-T101

Step 6. Step 7. Step 8. Step 9. Assign the SFC to your controller. Save and download the SFC. If an algorithm error occurs, use the button to check the SFC.

Add the MESSAGE parameter to operator display Tank101 with Data Entry set to In-place.

Step 10. Verify that the sequence executes properly.

Note: Remember to download Changed Setup Data.

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Action Properties (General Tab)

Delay allows you to define a time or an expression you want satisfied before the action is executed. When the time has lapsed or the expression has been evaluated TRUE, the action will be performed. Note: The delay does not hold the step.
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Action Properties (Confirm Tab)

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Action Properties (Confirm Tab)

If you add a Confirm to an Action, you must configure the transition or termination that follows to an expression that allows for the confirmation to complete. CONFIRM_FAIL set whenever an action has a confirmed timeout before the expression used in confirming becomes TRUE. FAILED_CONFIRMS the number of actions on the step that have failed to confirm. PENDING_CONFIRMS the number of actions on the step not yet confirmed or failed.

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Workshop - Modifying SFC-T101

This workshop requires you to perform the following tasks: Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Modify NS-T101 to display shutdown messages for operator interface to the SFC. Modify SFC-T101 so it will Startup and Shutdown Tank101 using divergent paths as shown below. Download the SFC. If an algorithm error occurs, use the button to check the SFC.

Verify that the sequence executes properly.

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Workshop - Startup & Shutdown

STOP SEQUENCE

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Wait for STARTUP command Open the block valve XV-101 Update the operator with message

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STOP PUMP

Wait for SHUTDOWN command Stop pump MTR-102 Update the operator with message

OPEN BLK VLV

Wait for block valve to open XVSTAT-101 Set the flow rate to 50 GPM FIC-102. Update the operator with message

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Wait for pump to stop Close block valve XV-101 and, using the Confirm tab, verify block valve XVSTAT-101 is closed. Update the operator with message

SET FLOW RATE

CLOSE BLK VLV

Wait for flow valve to be > 30 % open Start pump MTR-102 Update the operator with message

Transition on Pending_Confirms = 0

START PUMP

Wait for pump to start

Set the mode of FIC-102 to MAN. Set OUT of FIC-102 to 0% using Pulse Delay CLOSE FLOW VLV Expression to verify actual mode = MAN. Update the operator with message Wait for flow valve to be < 2 % open

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