FGEN Obsolescence and Alternative Random Number Function Block for SCADAPack
FGEN Function Block Status
- FGEN is obsolete in Control Expert and was not migrated to RemoteConnect Logic Editor or SCADAPack, as it originates from an outdated library.
- While still available as a standalone in Control Expert 16.2, it is not supported with RemoteConnect to avoid legacy practices.
Alternative
- Use a derived function block (shared for reference only) to generate random numbers.
Derived Block Features
- Generates random numbers within a specified range.
- Output type: Integer or Float (only one active at a time).
- Range limits:
- Integer:
LowLimittoHighLimit - Float:
FloatLowLimittoFloatHighLimit
- Integer:
- Selection:
floatout = 0→ Integer outputfloatout ≠ 0→ Float output
Released for: Schneider Electric Australia
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