PlantPAx Library Release 3.

Process System Engineering

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What is the PlantPAx Library of Process
Objects?

The PlantPAx Library of Process Objects is a predefined library of

controller code (Add-On Instructions), display elements (global objects), and
faceplates that let you quickly assemble large applications with proven
strategies, rich functionality, and known performance.
Step 4: Access faceplate
Step 1: Import the PlantPAx from global object at runtime
Library into Project for control and maintenance

Step 2: Drop and Step 3: Drop global object

Configure AOI on display and assign to
AOI instance(s)

Downloadable from the Rockwell Automation Knowledgebase Answer ID

62682 and supported by Rockwell Automation Technical Support
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 What Process Objects are available?
Process Object Description Process Object Description Process Object Description
Input Processing Output Processing Additional Objects
P_AIn Analog Input P_AOut Analog Output P_DoseFM Flow Meter Dosing
P_AIChan Analog Input Channel P_DOut Discrete Output P_DoseWS Weigh Scale Dosing
P_AInAdv Advanced Analog Input Supporting Objects P_StrapTbl Tank Strapping Table
P_AInDual Dual Sensor Analog Input P_Alarm Common Alarm Block P_Fanout Analog Fanout
P_AInMulti Multiple Analog Input P_Mode Common Mode Block Pressure/Temperature
P_PTComp
P_Reset Central Reset Compensation
P_Din Discrete Input Object
Valves Discrete 2, 3, or 4 State
Motors P_D4SD
Device
P_Motor Single-Speed Motor P_ValveMO Motor Operated Valve
P_nPos n Position Device
P_Motor2Spd Two-Speed Motor P_ValveSO Solenoid Operated Valve
P_Logic Boolean Logic
P_MotorRev Reversing Motor P_ValveHO Hand Operated Valve Extension Objects
P_MotorHO Hand Operated Motor P_ValveMP Mix Proof Valve P_Gate Condition Gate Delay
P_VSD Variable Speed Drive P_ValveC Analog/pulsed control valve P_Intlk Interlock with First Out
Process Control P_Perm Permissives
P_PF755 PowerFlex 755 Drive
P_PIDE PIDE Control
P_PF753 PowerFlex 753 Drive P_ResInh Restart Inhibit
P_RunTime Run time and start counter
P_ValveStats Valve Statistics

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What Logix Diagnostic Objects are
available?

A summary of the Logix Diagnostic Objects available is shown in the table

below:
Logix Diagnostic Object Description
L_CPU Controller Usage Monitor
L_TaskMonitor Controller Task Monitor
L_Redun Redundant Controller Monitor
L_ChangeDet Controller Change Detector

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What do you need in order to use the
PlantPAx Library?
The PlantPAx library consists of predefined application code for
RSLogix5000 and FactoryTalk View. The following table shows
compatibility with these products by PlantPAx library revision:
PlantPAx Library

Logix Release FactoryTalk View

PanelView Plus
Release

Faceplates
Release

v16

v17

v18

v19

v20

v21

5.1

6.0

6.1

7.0
v1.1 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
v1.5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
v2.0 N N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y
v3.0 N N Y Y Y Y N N N Y Y

PlantPAx System Release 3.0 recommends use of:

Logix v20 and FactoryTalk View SE v 7.0
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Where to find more information?

PlantPAx Library Release Notes

(included with distribution)

PlantPAx Library of Process

Objects Reference Manual on
literature library (proces-rm002)

PlantPAx Library of Logix Diagnostic

Objects Reference Manual on
literature library (proces-rm003)

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WHAT’S NEW IN RELEASE 3.0

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New P_PIDE Object

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

All PIDE Features plus

PlantPAx Modes

PlantPAx Alarms

PlantPAx Interlocking

Powerup SP, CV,
Loop Mode

Provides consistent
configuration experience for
PIDE as rest of library

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New objects for PowerFlex® Drives
P_PF755, P_PF753

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

New library objects for

PowerFlex 753 & 755 Drives

Provides premier integration to

PowerFlex for operations and
diagnostics

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Enhanced P_VSD Object

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

Fault Code Description lookup added to P_VSD

Read fault code from drive

Datalink from PF70 / PF700 / PF753 / PF755 / PF7000 /
PFDC / PF525

MSG get from PF4 / PF40

Fault code / description tables in
controller tag

Linked to AOI instances via In/Out parameters

Populated by configuration spreadsheet tool

Code descriptions for all PowerFlex Drives

Improved diagnostics for easier troubleshooting

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New P_Gate Extension Object

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

Provides method for gating

threshold alarms or indications

Includes Gate Input, Gate
Delay, On-Delay, and Off-Delay

Built-in functionality for

advanced interlock logic or
alarm suppress-by-design

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New Alarm Capabilities

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

New shelve alarm ISA 18.2 State Model Alignment

capability per
ISA 18.2
Adds Operator Shelve with Timeout

Tracks operator, design, and
maintenance actions separately
Remote Commands

Better integration of FTA&E alarms
Enter shelve time
duration and
and PlantPax Library
comments

Better integration More effective management of alarms

between FTA&E and
PlantPAx Library to reduce downtime and prevent
incidents
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New Alarm Capabilities
Details

Release 3.0 of Library requires FTView 7.0 or later

FactoryTalk Alarms and Events support for ANSI/ISA 18.2-2009:

Suppression by Design (Program Suppress in P_Alarm)

Out of Service (Maintenance Disable)

Shelving (Operator Shelve) with Shelf Time

All with handshaking between P_Alarm
in Logix and FTAE Server

New Alarm Configuration popup

Shelf Timer, Auto Unshelve

Program Unshelve

e.g., shift change

Custom Alarm text

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New PlantPAx Sequencer Object
(P_Seq)

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

New PlantPAx Library sequencer object

Easily configurable to capture critical sequences

Rich visualization provided to the operator

Handles exceptions

Automates procedures to free operator to focus on process

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P_Seq Details

Simple Sequencer – a single Add-On Instruction

Boolean Inputs (32) for transition condition checking

Boolean (32) and Real (32) Outputs for actuation and setpoints

Number of steps limited only by memory

Operator and Maintenance features for ease of use

Standard PlantPAx Library features (mode model, breadcrumbs, etc.)

Visual and named references for all “waiting” conditions

Forcing of Input conditions or Steps (with appropriate access)

Configure, edit and monitor via supplied PlantPAx graphics and faceplates

Embedded fixed State Machine with Pause, Branch, Hold capabilities

Supplemental AOI provided for Manual Prompt steps

Delivered with PlantPAx Library Release 3.0, and updated Release 2.0
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Enhanced HMI Toolkit

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

PlantPAx Library includes display element toolkit for effective displays

Ability to add context to the display of process values

Where is the process heading? What is the desirable range?

Graphically show relationships with other values

Is any of my temperature zones running hotter or cooler than the others?

Consistent use of color to indicate alarms

Breadcrumbs identify abnormal conditions

Turning data into information: effective process displays drive productivity

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New Quick Displays and Faceplate
Improvements

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

Faceplate Improvements
• New Quick Display for operator focused
faceplate
• Configure global object to call up
quick display or full faceplate by
default or based on login privileges
• Every global object allows for
configuration for initial faceplate position

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New Library Navigation Features

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

Library Object-to-Object Navigation

Easily navigate from motor to interlock to cause

Allows for quick troubleshooting

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Graphics for APC Instructions

Symbols and Faceplates for Advanced Process Control (APC) built-in instructions

IMC (Internal Model Control) – 1 PV, 1 SP, 1 CV

CC (Coordinated Control) – 1 PV, 1 SP, 3 CVs

MMC (Modular Multivariable Control) – 2 PVs, 2 SPs, 3 CVs
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P_AIChan

Analog Input Channel Diagnostics

Out of range, stuck value,
floating-point exception,
module fault, channel fault,
out of spec, function check,
maintenance required

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New PlantPAx Library Tools

Virtualization Architecture Implementation Operations

PlantPAx Alarm Builder

• Configures FactoryTalk Alarm & Events tag-based
alarms from library instance configuration
• Reduces alarm configuration efforts

PlantPAx Library Configuration Tool

• Modify library objects in Microsoft Excel
• Enables bulk changes during initial
implementation

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PlantPAx Library Configuration Tool
Details

Microsoft Excel workbook

Uses RSLinx® Classic to configure controller online

Requires RSLinx activation (Gateway, OEM); cannot use RSLinx Lite

Preconfigured sheets (tabs) for PlantPAx AOIs

All configuration parameters, including local tags

Read configuration from controller

Store as archive for disaster recovery

Modify configuration using Excel

Tab for each AOI (class)

Copy / paste within or from other tools

Write configuration to controller

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PlantPAx Alarm Builder Detail

Alarms builder

Creates alarm XML import files:

for FactoryTalk Alarms and Events polling-based tags

for FactoryTalk View ME

Preconfigured definitions for PlantPAx Process Library V3.0 AOIs

Alarm tag parameters use underlying Logix tag parameter values

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PlantPax Alarm Builder Detail:
QuickBuild

QuickBuild creates an XML alarm import file using these settings:

Creates FactoryTalk Alarms and Events discrete alarms

Creates alarm only if P_Alarm “Cfg_Exists” = 1

AckRequired is set to true (AckRequired handled by P_Alarm AOI)

Latched is set to false (ResetRequired handled by P_Alarm AOI)

P_Alarm priority (1, 2, 3, 4) is mapped to FactoryTalk Alarms and Events severity (1,
251, 501, 751)

P_Alarm Cfg_Desc (description) text added to FactoryTalk Alarms and Events alarm
message

FactoryTalk Alarms and Events alarm name set to object’s tag name + alarm name
(‘TI101_Alm_HiHi’)

FactoryTalk Alarms and Events alarm view command set to call up object’s faceplate

FactoryTalk Alarms and Events alarm class set to controller name, program name, tag
name, tag type

FactoryTalk Alarms and Events alarm status and control handshake tags automatically
populated to link to P_Alarm for acknowledge, suppress/unsuppress, disable/enable,
shelve/unshelve

TIP Set up alarms using configuration spreadsheet, then QuickBuild FactoryTalk Alarms
and Events database
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