Function blocks are the main elements of an application configuration. They are designed for a various number of functions and organized into groups according to type. The different function block types are shown in the Object Types view. Function block data can be modified with the Application Configuration tool.
- User-defined names can be given for function blocks and signals.Note: Signals that have a user-defined name created with the Application Configuration tool are only visible in the Parameter Setting tool if the IED configuration is written to the IED and read back to PCM600. Otherwise, the default signal name is shown in the Parameter Setting tool.Note: If possible, set the user-defined name to a signal before connecting the signal to other function blocks.
- IEC 61850, ANSI or IEC 60617 symbol standard can be set.
- IEC or ANSI naming style can be set.
- Function blocks can be locked.
- Visibility for execution order, cycle time and instance number can be set.
- Signals can be managed.
- Boolean inputs and outputs can be inverted.
| 1 | User-defined function block name |
| 2 | Function block, selected (red) |
| 3 | Function block name |
| 4 | Function block, locked |
| 5 | Function block, unlocked |
| 6 | Programmable virtual LED |
| 7 | User-defined input variable |
| 8 | User-defined signal name |
| 9 | Execution order |
| 10 | Cycle time |
| 11 | Instance number |