DeltaV software includes the generic charm.fmt file for bulk editing CHARMs. Or you can create your own format file for specific CHARM types. The fields available when you create a format file are listed in the following table.
| Field Name | Valid Values | Required for Import |
|---|---|---|
|
cioc_name |
16 characters or fewer. The string must contain at least one alphabetical character and can include letters, numbers and the following characters: $, -, and _. |
Yes |
|
charm_slot_no |
8 banks of 12 CHARMs: CHM1-01 through CHM8-12 |
Yes |
|
charm_enabled |
T, F |
No |
|
charm_description |
255 characters, alpha-numeric |
No |
|
charm_cabling_id |
32 characters, alpha-numeric |
No |
|
charm_class |
Yes |
|
|
charm_type |
No |
|
|
charm_functionality |
No |
|
|
charm_assigned_to |
The controller to which this CHARM is assigned |
No |
|
device_tag |
16 characters or fewer. The string must contain at least one alphabetical character and can include the following characters: $, -, and _. default: <cioc_name>CHMx-yy |
No |
|
hart_long_tag |
As many as 32 characters |
No |
|
Parameter List |
Depends on Subtype (CHARM type) selected |
No |