Configure a basic SA_LoopBlock symbol using InTouch tags

The basic configuration of a SA_LoopBlock symbol shows a measured value, its setpoint, and a control meter with fill animation.

Prerequisites

This procedure explains how to configure a basic symbol using a reference to an InTouch tag.

• Create three Real tags for the symbol's measured value, setpoint, and controller OP value.

• Create an InTouch application with a window to verify that the symbol has been configured correctly.

To configure a basic SA_LoopBlock symbol

1. Drop the symbol in a WindowMaker window.

2. Double-click on the symbol to show the Edit Symbol Properties dialog box.

3. Click the Custom Properties tab to show the default custom properties.

4. Select the PV custom property.

5. Click the Browse Galaxy button to the right of the Default Value field to show the Select Tag dialog box.

6. Assign an InTouch tag as the reference value of the PV custom property.

7. Repeat steps 4-7 to set InTouch tags as references for the ControllerOP and SP custom properties.

8. If you want, assign optional string values as the symbol's label.

   1. Right-click on the symbol, select Substitute, and then select Substitute Strings.

   2. Enter a string value for Label and click OK.

9. Save your changes.

10. Run the application containing the symbol in WindowViewer to verify that your configuration changes are correct.