Programming Function Blocks and Features
Video Recorder – User Manual 138
1 Point Block Average (1 Pt Block Avg)
Outputs a block mean average CVn OV of the input over the specified Average Period. A new sample
of the input will be taken on every instrument scan cycle. The block average is only updated at the end
of the Average Period.
When the Reset Input is ON(1) all accumulated samples are discarded and the output is held until the
Reset Input is OFF(0), then the averaging period resets.
Table 4-45 describes the 1 Point Block Average prompts. See Table 4-2 for additional prompts.
Table 4-45 1 Point Block Average Prompts
Prompt Range/Selections Definition
RANGE LOW
RANGE HIGH
OFF or number Enter the output’s display limits. Output is not clamped or
flashed when it exceeds these limits.
INPUT OFF, analog parameter,
number
This parameter will be averaged.
RESET OFF, discrete parameter, 0, 1 When the Reset is ON(1) all accumulated samples are
discarded and the output is held until the Reset is OFF(0),
then the averaging period resets.
AVERAGE PERIOD 0.1 to 1440 Length of averaging period in minutes.