A_DEAD_B | Adaptive dead band | Filters higher-frequency interfering signals out of the error signal |
CRP_IN | Convert analog input value | Input values in I/O format are converted to floating-point values for Modular PID Control |
CPR_OUT | Convert analog output value | A floating-point value from Modular PID Control is converted into an output value in I/O format |
DEAD_T | Dead time | Delays an input value by a configurable dead time |
DEADBAND | Dead band | Differentiates the input variable as a function of the time and smoothes the signal with a first-order delay element |
DIF | Derivative-action element | Calculates the error signal and monitors it for limits that can be entered |
ERR_MON | Error signal monitoring | Calculates the error signal and monitors it for limits that can be entered |
INTEG | Integrator | Integrates an input variable as a function of the time and limits the output to the definable limits |
LAG1ST | First-order delay element | Implements a first-order delay element |
LAG2ND | Second-order delay element | Implements a second-order delay element |
LIMALARM | Limit monitor | Checks an input value for 4 configurable limits |
LIMITER | Limitation | Sets configurable limits for an input variable |
LMNGEN_C | Output of continuous-action PID controller | Contains the manipulated variable processing unit for a continuous-action PID controller. It always has to be used in combination with the PID algorithm block. |
LMNGEN_S | Output of PID step controller | Contains the manipulated variable processing unit for a step controller for integrating actuators. It is always interconnected with the PID algorithm block. |
LP_SCHED | Controller call distribution function | Controls the calling of individual control loops within a cyclic interrupt level |
NONLIN | Non-linear static characteristic | Forms a non-linear characteristic (polyline) |
NORM | Physical normalization | Scales an input variable. The normalization line is defined by 2 points. |
OVERRIDE | Override control | Required for implementing an override control |
PARA_CTL | Parameter control | Transfers several controller parameter sets to a PID controller |
PID | PID algorithm | Provides a PID algorithm and must always be used in conjunction with LMNGEN_C or LMNGEN_S |
PULSEGEN | Pulse shaper | Generates the pulse output for PID controllers with pulse output for proportional actuators |
RMP_SOAK | Ramp soak | Performs configured/programmed ramp soak curves |
ROC_LIM | Ramp or ramp-function generator | Limits the rate of change of an input variable. Step jump functions become ramp functions. |
SCALE | Linear scaling | Scales an input variable. The normalization line is defined by factor and offset. |
SP_GEN | Setpoint generator | Changes the output value continuously by means of pushbuttons |
SPLT_RAN | Split ranging | Required for implementing a split-range control |
SWITCH | Analog value switch | Switches one of 2 input values to one of 2 output values |