
Function description
Operating Manual PSSu E F AI U(-T)(-R)
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4.3.2 Example of 2-channel operation
With 2-channel operation, two inputs and two sensors must be used, as well as the "Feas-
ibility test" function of the block "FS_AnalogueInputDual". Instead of the module's safety-re-
lated accuracy, an empirically established tolerance is used with 2-channel operation.
The overall accuracy is calculated by adding the following values:
}Empirically established tolerance
This value must be established empirically. In the properties view of the block "FS_Ana-
logueInputDual", enter a value for feasibility monitoring, at which availability is still main-
tained. The tolerance consists of the current deviation between two current measured
values.
A deviation of 2 % between the two analogue input values has been established for the
example.
For availability reasons we recommend that you use a slightly higher value for the toler-
ance than the empirically established deviation. If the set tolerance is exceeded, the en-
able will be reset. A tolerance of 3% has been set for the feasibility test.
}Module's measuring accuracy
This value is calculated by adding all deviations from the measuring range limit value
(see "Technical details"). The value "Max. measurement error during EMC test" need
only be considered in environments with strong EMC interference. A measuring accur-
acy of 0.5 % is assumed for this example (in relation to the overall measuring range of
-10.24…10.23V). The following calculation of the overall accuracy assumes a meas-
uring range of 0 … 10.23V, so this value must be doubled. In the example below, a
measuring accuracy of 1% is used in the calculation.
}Sensor's measuring accuracy
This value is taken from the sensor's technical details. A value of 0.5 % is assumed for
this example (in relation to a measuring range of 0…10.23V).
Calculation of monitored limit values:
In this example the overall accuracy as a % is therefore 3 % + 1 % + 0.5 % = 4.5 %. The
calculated overall accuracy refers to a measuring range of 0 ...10.23V. It applies in both
the positive and negative range.
}In relation to a measuring range 0 ...10.23 V, the overall accuracy in V is:
(0V+10.2375V) * 4.5% = 0.46V
}The sensor has a measuring range of 0...500 mbar at 2V ...10V. The resolution of
the sensor is 500mbar / (10V - 2 V) = 62.5mbar per volt.
}The overall accuracy in mbar is therefore: 0.46 V * 62.5mbar per volt = 28.79mbar.
This overall accuracy must be considered when defining monitored limit values in the user
program. For example, if a hazardous situation should arise at a pressure above 300mbar,
a safe reaction must occur in the user program at a pressure above 300mbar–
28.79mbar= 271.21mbar.