Configure LRV, URV and Unit Conversion Parameters in FBUS Configurator

Updated Aug 3, 2025

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Driver

  • NI-FBUS

Issue Details

I understand that the NI-FBUS Configurator Software facilitates the configuration of Fieldbus networks and devices within LabVIEW for application development.

 

What is the proper method for configuring parameters such as LRV, URV, and unit conversion in the FBUS Configurator?

Solution

LRV is acronym for Lower Range Value while URV is acronym for Upper Limit Value. 

 

LRV and URV are set by modifying block parameters: 

XD_SCALE (e.g., -50 to 150 °C): This sets the physical range of the sensor input. 

OUT_SCALE: This defines the engineering units and the display range.

 

Steps in NI-FBUS Configurator:

  • Open the device block (AI, AO, etc.).
  • Find XD_SCALE and OUT_SCALE attributes.
  • Enter new High and Low values manually.

Tips: Some devices also allow setting alarm limits (e.g., HIGH_HIGH, HIGH, LOW, LOW_LOW) for process monitoring.

 

Unit conversion is typically managed in the OUT_SCALE parameter:

OUT_SCALE.UNITS defines the unit type (e.g., degrees Celsius, psi, %RH).

You can change the engineering unit code based on the Fieldbus standard (ISA SP50 standard units). Adjust the SCALE values to reflect the new unit (e.g., from °F to °C, adjust the scale accordingly).

 

If native unit conversion is not available. You can create a Transducer Block or custom logic in the Host System or LabVIEW for scaling (e.g., °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32).