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SHDO module faceplate (SHDO_fp)

Figure: DeltaV Operate View of the SHDO module faceplate (SHDO_fp)


The following items are contained in the faceplate:

  • State buttons - Depending on the type of discrete device being controlled, there are either two or three state buttons, each labeled with a text description of its corresponding state. Click one of these buttons to set the target state to the state described on the button when the state is permitted.

  • Target State - This area indicates the current target state in white text.

  • Actual State - This area indicates the actual state in yellow text.

  • CAS/AUTO buttons - Use the buttons to set the target mode to the labeled value of CAS or AUTO. The buttons for CAS and AUTO mode are displayed when CAS is a permitted mode. When CAS is not permitted, neither of these buttons is displayed.

  • Mode button - Use this button to display a list of available target modes. Click one of the permitted modes to set the target mode to that mode. To close the Mode Selector box, click the X button.

  • Target Mode - This field contains a word in white text that names the target mode. The background changes to blue when the target mode and normal mode are different.

  • Actual Mode - This field contains a word in yellow text that names the current mode. The background changes to blue when the actual mode and normal mode are different.

  • Unit field - This field displays the unit name.

  • Toolbar - Click the icons from left to right to perform the following functions, respectively:

    • Primary Control Display button: open the primary control display.

    • Control Studio button: open Control Studio.

    • Event Chronicle button: open the Process History Viewer.

    • Acknowledge Alarms button: acknowledge all alarms on this module.