Creating datalinks

Create a datalink for the loop setpoint

  1. Click the Datalink Stamper button.
  2. Enter the new parameter reference as FIC-101/PID1/SP.

    If you use the Parameter Browser, click the Up One Level button to go up to the module level.

    The system changes the parameter reference to DVSYS.FIC-101/PID1/SP.F_CV. The default node for all parameter references is DVSYS.

  3. In the Data Entry group, select In-Place for the Type.

    In-place data entry enables operators to change the value from the workstation.

  4. In the Formatting group, select Numeric for the Type.
  5. Click OK.
    Tip

    If you accidentally close the Datalink dialog before completing your selections, double-click the datalink on the picture to reopen the dialog.

  6. Place the datalink in the lower right quadrant of the screen.
  7. Use the text tool to add the label FIC-101/SP. (Remember, you access the Text tool by clicking Text button in the Toolbox.