Force Templates

The Force template enables forcing the input or output channel states on-board the module to a specific value irrespective the current value. Channels may be forced to a specified state on a per-channel basis. The states that exist on a module are specific to that module. Use the
Forcing Editor
 to add, remove, or modify Force templates.
ATTENTION: Refer to the Safety Manual.
Example: channels on the 8431 Analog Input Module can be in any one of the following states:
State
Description
0
Under range
1
Low-low
2
Low
3
Normal
4
High
5
High-high
6
Over range
7
Fail safe
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In this example, channels 1, 11, and 22 are forced to the High state (4).
To configure the Force Template
  1. From the
    Template Creation
     dialog box, enter the template name, select an applicable
    Module Type
    , then select the
    Force Template Type
    , and then click
    Edit Template
    .
    The
    Forcing Editor
     displays.
  2. To add a channel force to the template, select the required channel number in the
    Channel Select
    window, then enter the required channel state in the
    Channel State
     window, and then click
    Add
    .
  3. To remove a channel from the template, select the channel, and then click
    Remove
    . A warning message confirms the removal of the correct force.
  4. To modify the state of a channel, select the required channel, then enter the new value in the
    Channel State
    window, and then click
    Change
    .
  5. Configure all required channels, and then click
    OK
    .
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