Rockwell Automation Library

of Process Objects
Reducing Development Time

Features and Benefits

• Process objects for a range of
field devices and functions

• Standards-based display elements

with consistent user interface
- Quickly identify abnormal situations

• Includes consistent modes of

operation, overrides and
simulation options
- Assist maintenance operations
without having to open
controller code

• Modular design eases construction

of complex control strategies
- Reduced development and
maintenance time

• Comprehensive documentation
and support

Efficient Design and Operation

The Rockwell Automation® Library of Process Objects is a predefined
library of controller code (Add-On Instructions), display elements (global
objects), and faceplates that let you quickly assemble large applications
with proven strategies, rich functionality, and known performance.
Built with consideration given to international standards such as color,
functionality and symbols, these objects are a good fit for many
industry sectors.
Library Resources
LIBRARY OBJECT LIBRARY OBJECT LIBRARY OBJECT

I/O PROCESSING Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device (P_D4SD) Steam Properties Given Pressure and
(also used for valves) Enthalpy (P_Steam_ph)
Basic Analog Input (P_AIn)
PowerFlex® 523/525 VF Drives (P_PF52x) Steam Properties Given Pressure and
Analog Input Channel (P_AIChan) Entropy (P_Steam_ps)
PowerFlex 753 Drive (P_PF753)
Advanced Analog Input (P_AInAdv) CROSS FUNCTIONAL
PowerFlex 755 Drive (P_PF755)
Dual Sensor Analog Input (P_AInDual) Condition Gate Delay (P_Gate)
SMC™-50 Smart Motor Controller (P_SMC50)
Multiple Analog Input (P_AInMulti) Interlocks with First Out and Bypass (P_Intlk)
SMC™ Flex Smart Motor Controller
Discrete Input Object (P_DIn) (P_SMCFlex) Permissives with Bypass (P_Perm)

Discrete Output (P_DOut) Variable-speed Drive (P_VSD) Central Reset (P_Reset)

Analog Output (P_AOut) E1 Plus™ Electronic Overload Relay Common Alarm Block (P_Alarm)
(P_E1PlusE)
Pressure/Temperature Compensated Flow Common Mode Block (P_Mode)
(P_PTComp) E3/E3 Plus Overload Relay (P_E3Ovld)
Operator Prompt (P_Prompt)
Tank Strapping Table (P_StrapTbl) E300 Overload Relay (P_E300Ovrld)
Boolean Logic with Snapshot (P_Logic)
HART Analog Input (P_AInHART) Run Time and Start Counter (P_RunTime)
LOGIX DIAGNOSTIC OBJECTS
HART Analog Output (P_AOutHART) Restart Inhibit for Large Motor (P_ResInh)
Logix Change Detector (L_ChangeDet)
REGULATORY CONTROL VALVES
Logix Controller CPU Utilization (L_CPU)
Proportional + Integral + Derivative Analog/Pulsed Control Valve (P_ValveC)
Enhanced (P_PIDE) Logix Redundant Controller Monitor
Hand-operated Valve (P_ValveHO) (L_Redun)
Analog Fanout (P_Fanout)
Motor-operated Valve (P_ValveMO) Logix Task Monitor (L_TaskMon)
High or Low Selector (P_HiLoSel)
Mix-proof Valve (P_ValveMP) Logix Module Status (L_ModuleSts)
Deadband Controller (P_DBC)
Solenoid-operated Valve (P_ValveSO) GRAPHICS FOR BUILT-IN INSTRUCTIONS
PROCEDURAL CONTROL
2-state Valve Statistics (P_ValveStats) Built-in Autotuner
Sequencer Object (P_Seq)
n-Position Device (P_nPos) Coordinated Control (CC)
Flowmeter Dosing (P_DoseFM)
Discrete 2-, 3-, or 4-state Device (P_D4SD) Internal Model Control (IMC)
Weigh Scale Dosing (P_DoseWS) (also used for motors)
Modular Multivariable Control (MMC)
Lead/Lag/Standby Motor Group (P_LLS) STEAM TABLE
Proportional + Integral + Derivative
MOTORS Saturated Steam Pressure (P_Sat) Enhanced (PIDE)

Single-speed Motor (P_Motor) Saturated Steam Temperature (P_TSat) Ramp Soak (RMPS)

Two-speed Motor (P_Motor2Spd) General Steam Table (P_Steam) Totalizer (TOT)

Reversing Motor (P_MotorRev) Steam Properties Given Enthalpy and

Entropy (P_Steam_hs)
Hand-operated Motor (P_MotorHO)
Objects Based Configuration
By using the Rockwell Automation Library of Process
Objects, the end user is able to configure a control
application using pre-defined objects for common
functions helping to reduce engineering time. The Add-On
Instructions allow modules of code, with pre-defined
functionality, to be connected together in a drag and drop
environment to rapidly define a control function.
When coupled to global objects and faceplates in
FactoryTalk® View Studio, these objects enable configuration
of a device from I/O to operator interface in a few mouse
clicks. When coupled with FactoryTalk® VantagePoint®, the
application can be scanned and the process objects are
automatically mapped to a business information model. This
allows monitoring and reporting on the device status, along
with the ability to map additional asset management and
maintenance information.

Examples: Analog Input Object

Add-On Instruction, Global
Object and Faceplate

Process Strategies
To reduce implementation time and minimize risk, Process Strategy templates are available from PlantPAx that provide
pre-connected functionality to meet control system needs. These individually importable Function Block Diagrams
include instructions from the Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects that have been configured to represent
many common control and equipment scenarios encountered in process automation (i.e. I/O monitoring, regulatory
control, motor and valve control).
Global Objects
For rapid development of information-rich operator displays, the Rockwell Automation Library of of Process Objects
provides a collection of display objects that are linked to the Add-On Instructions with a drag and drop wizard. This allows
rapid development of main plant display graphics.

Faceplates
All global objects have an associated faceplate which appears when the global object is clicked. These faceplates require
no additional configuration. When an object has additional support functions linked, such as Run Time Monitor, Interlock
Block, or others, the faceplate for these extended functions will also be accessible from the faceplate.
Using Library Object Documentation
Each Library object has its own reference manual that defines the parameters and display elements that are specific to
the object. The manuals are structured with the following subsections (bookmarks in the PDFs as shown in Figure 2):
• Guidelines – Explains when to use this instruction and alternative Add- On instructions for situations that do not apply
for this instruction.
• Functional Description – Provides details on how the instruction operates to acquaint you with the capabilities of the
instruction.
• Required Files – Includes the controller and visualization files that you must import into your project to use this
instruction.
• Controller Code –Describes the input and output parameters and local configuration tags for controller configuration
and maintenance.
• Operations – Describes primary operations for Add-On Instructions, including modes, alarms, and simulation.
• Programming Example (selected manuals) – Illustrates the use of the instruction for a better understanding of the
instruction logic.
• Display Elements – Depicts the display elements to aid in choosing the ones that you need.
• Quick Display – A small screen that lets operators perform simple interactions with the respective instruction. From the
Quick Display, you can navigate to the faceplate for full access for operation, maintenance, and configuration.
• Faceplate – Explains how to use and understand the faceplate.
A brief description of each Library object is provided in the following pages to help you select functionality for your
system. The overviews include sample displays and links to the respective Add-On Instruction manual.

Business and Maintenance Information

Take advantage of the out-of-the-box mobile and reporting capabilities with FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI Integration.
Within the FactoryTalk VantagePoint portal, standard content makes it easy to associate control objects with additional
information in a plant model. Asset information is able to be associated with the object including asset costs,
maintenance information, spare part ordering information, etc. This information model can be directly entered
or linked to data in other systems.
Once the model is built, this information is accessible via the FactoryTalk VantagePoint portal as a report, dashboard or
trend, as required.
Modes of Operation and Security
A comprehensive security model is implemented allowing
different functions to be granted or denied access based
on a defined user or group. This is fully configurable to
allow highly defined security schemes to be implemented.

All objects operate within a pre-defined

set of modes, these include:
Operator – Controlled from the HMI
Program – Controlled from the application code
Override – Where selected interlocks and
permissive conditions can be bypassed
Maintenance – Where all interlocks, permissive conditions
and internal checks are bypassed
Hand – Under control of hardwired control stations

Alarm State Model

The PlantPAx® system implements the complete state
model defined in ANSI/ISA-18.2-2009, Management
of Alarm Systems for the Process Industries. This New
Alarm Unshelved Shelved
implementation provides three mechanisms to prevent
prolonged indications of an alarm: Suppress, Shelve, and
Disable. The Shelve mechanism provides an operator
initiated means to prevent an alarm from indicating for a Program Unshelve

Shelving Expires
configurable period of time. Operator Unshelve

Alarms which are shelved continue to function normally

except that, once acknowledged, they do not transition
to the unacknowledged state. Alarms can be unshelved
by the operator, when the shelving timer expires, or by
program logic. The latter makes it possible to ensure
that alarms are not inadvertently shelved by creating
unshelved logic that is triggered by an event such as shift
New
change. Alarm Unsuppressed Suppressed

The Suppress mechanism provides a control logic

initiated means to programmatically prevent an alarm
from indicating based on process state or condition.
Program Unsuppress

Alarms which are suppressed continue to function

normally except that, once acknowledged, they do not
transition to the unacknowledged state. The suppress
state makes it possible to implement “suppress by design”
logic which, for examples, suppresses alarming when a
piece of equipment is not in use.

The Disable mechanism provides a maintenance initiated

means to take an alarm out of service without modifying New
Enabled Disabled
the underlying control logic. Alarm

Alarms which are disabled do not transition alarm status

and are not logged in the historical database.

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Where To Get The Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects
The Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects
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Publication Publication PROCES-PP008D-EN-E – February 2016 Copyright ©2016 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
Supersedes Publication PROCES-PP008C-EN-C – October 2014