Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 Parts list manual

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SIMATIC
S7-1200, S7-1500
PID control
Function Manual
03/2017
A5E35300227
-AC
Preface
Documentation guide
1
Principles for control
2
Configuring a software
controller
3
Using PID_Compact
4
Using PID_3Step
5
Using PID_Temp
6
Using PID basic functions
7
Auxiliary functions
8
Instructions
9
Service & Support
A

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Preface
Purpose of the documentation
This documentation will support you in configuring and programming control tasks with the
S7-1200 and S7-1500 automation systems.
Basic knowledge required
The following knowledge is required in order to understand the documentation:
●General knowledge of automation technology
●Knowledge of the industrial automation system SIMATIC
●Experience of working with STEP 7 (TIA Portal)
Validity of the documentation
This documentation applies to the use of SW controllers on the CPUs of automation systems
S7-1200 and S7-1500 together with STEP 7 (TIA Portal). Additional SW controllers that are
not covered in this documentation are available for the use of S7-300 and S7-400 with
STEP 7 (TIA Portal). Section Overview of software controller (Page 38) gives a complete
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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 4
1 Documentation guide ............................................................................................................................ 12
2 Principles for control.............................................................................................................................. 16
2.1 Controlled system and actuators ............................................................................................16
2.2 Controlled systems .................................................................................................................18
2.3 Characteristic values of the control section ............................................................................20
2.4 Pulse controller .......................................................................................................................23
2.5 Response to setpoint changes and disturbances...................................................................27
2.6 Control Response at Different Feedback Structures ..............................................................28
2.7 Selection of the controller structure for specified controlled systems.....................................36
2.8 PID parameter settings ...........................................................................................................37
3 Configuring a software controller ........................................................................................................... 38
3.1 Overview of software controller ..............................................................................................38
3.2 Steps for the configuration of a software controller ................................................................40
3.3 Add technology objects...........................................................................................................40
3.4 Configure technology objects .................................................................................................42
3.5 Call instruction in the user program ........................................................................................43
3.6 Downloading technology objects to device.............................................................................44
3.7 Commissioning software controller.........................................................................................45
3.8 Save optimized PID parameter in the project .........................................................................45
3.9 Comparing values ...................................................................................................................46
3.9.1 Comparison display and boundary conditions........................................................................46
3.9.2 Comparing values ...................................................................................................................47
3.10 Parameter view .......................................................................................................................49
3.10.1 Introduction to the parameter view .........................................................................................49
3.10.2 Structure of the parameter view..............................................................................................51
3.10.2.1 Toolbar....................................................................................................................................51
3.10.2.2 Navigation ...............................................................................................................................52
3.10.2.3 Parameter table ......................................................................................................................52
3.10.3 Opening the parameter view...................................................................................................54
3.10.4 Default setting of the parameter view .....................................................................................55
3.10.5 Working with the parameter view............................................................................................57
3.10.5.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................57
3.10.5.2 Filtering the parameter table...................................................................................................58
3.10.5.3 Sorting the parameter table ....................................................................................................59
3.10.5.4 Transferring parameter data to other editors..........................................................................59

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3.10.5.5 Indicating errors ..................................................................................................................... 60
3.10.5.6 Editing start values in the project........................................................................................... 60
3.10.5.7 Status of configuration (offline) .............................................................................................. 62
3.10.5.8 Monitoring values online in the parameter view..................................................................... 63
3.10.5.9 Change display format of value ............................................................................................. 64
3.10.5.10 Create snapshot of monitor values ........................................................................................ 65
3.10.5.11 Modifying values .................................................................................................................... 65
3.10.5.12 Comparing values .................................................................................................................. 67
3.10.5.13 Applying values from the online program as start values ...................................................... 68
3.10.5.14 Initializing setpoints in the online program............................................................................. 70
3.11 Display instance DB of a technology object........................................................................... 71
4 Using PID_Compact.............................................................................................................................. 72
4.1 Technology object PID_Compact........................................................................................... 72
4.2 PID_Compact V2.................................................................................................................... 73
4.2.1 Configuring PID_Compact V2 ................................................................................................ 73
4.2.1.1 Basic settings V2.................................................................................................................... 73
4.2.1.2 Process value settings V2...................................................................................................... 77
4.2.1.3 Advanced settings V2 ............................................................................................................ 78
4.2.2 Commissioning PID_Compact V2.......................................................................................... 86
4.2.2.1 Pretuning V2 .......................................................................................................................... 86
4.2.2.2 Fine tuning V2 ........................................................................................................................ 88
4.2.2.3 "Manual" mode V1 ................................................................................................................. 90
4.2.3 Override control with PID_Compact V2 ................................................................................. 91
4.2.4 Simulating PID_Compact V2 with PLCSIM............................................................................ 95
4.3 PID_Compact V1.................................................................................................................... 96
4.3.1 Configuring PID_Compact V1 ................................................................................................ 96
4.3.1.1 Basic settings V1.................................................................................................................... 96
4.3.1.2 Process value settings V1.................................................................................................... 100
4.3.1.3 Advanced settings V1 .......................................................................................................... 101
4.3.2 Commissioning PID_Compact V1........................................................................................ 108
4.3.2.1 Commissioning V1 ............................................................................................................... 108
4.3.2.2 Pretuning V1 ........................................................................................................................ 109
4.3.2.3 Fine tuning V1 ...................................................................................................................... 111
4.3.2.4 "Manual" mode V1 ............................................................................................................... 113
4.3.3 Simulating PID_Compact V1 with PLCSIM.......................................................................... 114
5 Using PID_3Step .................................................................................................................................115
5.1 Technology object PID_3Step.............................................................................................. 115
5.2 PID_3Step V2....................................................................................................................... 116
5.2.1 Configuring PID_3Step V2 ................................................................................................... 116
5.2.1.1 Basic settings V2.................................................................................................................. 116
5.2.1.2 Process value settings V2.................................................................................................... 121
5.2.1.3 Final controlling element settings V2 ................................................................................... 122
5.2.1.4 Advanced settings V2 .......................................................................................................... 125
5.2.2 Commissioning PID_3Step V2............................................................................................. 129
5.2.2.1 Pretuning V2 ........................................................................................................................ 129
5.2.2.2 Fine tuning V2 ...................................................................................................................... 131
5.2.2.3 Commissioning with manual PID parameters V2 ................................................................ 133
5.2.2.4 Measuring the motor transition time V2 ............................................................................... 134

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5.2.3 Simulating PID_3Step V2 with PLCSIM................................................................................137
5.3 PID_3Step V1 .......................................................................................................................138
5.3.1 Configuring PID_3Step V1....................................................................................................138
5.3.1.1 Basic settings V1 ..................................................................................................................138
5.3.1.2 Process value settings V1 ....................................................................................................143
5.3.1.3 V1 final controlling element setting .......................................................................................144
5.3.1.4 Advanced settings V1 ...........................................................................................................147
5.3.2 Commissioning PID_3Step V1..............................................................................................150
5.3.2.1 Commissioning V1................................................................................................................150
5.3.2.2 Pretuning V1 .........................................................................................................................151
5.3.2.3 Fine tuning V1.......................................................................................................................152
5.3.2.4 Commissioning with manual PID parameters V1 .................................................................153
5.3.2.5 Measuring the motor transition time V1 ................................................................................154
5.3.3 Simulating PID_3Step V1 with PLCSIM................................................................................156
6 Using PID_Temp................................................................................................................................. 157
6.1 Technology object PID_Temp...............................................................................................157
6.2 Configuring PID_Temp..........................................................................................................158
6.2.1 Basic settings........................................................................................................................158
6.2.1.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................158
6.2.1.2 Controller type.......................................................................................................................159
6.2.1.3 Setpoint.................................................................................................................................159
6.2.1.4 Process value .......................................................................................................................160
6.2.1.5 Heating and cooling output value .........................................................................................160
6.2.1.6 Cascade................................................................................................................................162
6.2.2 Process value settings ..........................................................................................................163
6.2.2.1 Process value limits ..............................................................................................................163
6.2.2.2 Process value scaling ...........................................................................................................163
6.2.3 Output settings......................................................................................................................164
6.2.3.1 Basic settings of output.........................................................................................................164
6.2.3.2 Output value limits and scaling .............................................................................................167
6.2.4 Advanced settings.................................................................................................................170
6.2.4.1 Process value monitoring .....................................................................................................170
6.2.4.2 PWM limits ............................................................................................................................171
6.2.4.3 PID parameters.....................................................................................................................174
6.3 Commissioning PID_Temp ...................................................................................................181
6.3.1 Commissioning .....................................................................................................................181
6.3.2 Pretuning...............................................................................................................................182
6.3.3 Fine tuning ............................................................................................................................185
6.3.4 "Manual" mode......................................................................................................................189
6.3.5 Substitute setpoint ................................................................................................................190
6.3.6 Cascade commissioning.......................................................................................................190
6.4 Cascade control with PID_Temp ..........................................................................................191
6.4.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................191
6.4.2 Program creation ..................................................................................................................193
6.4.3 Configuration.........................................................................................................................195
6.4.4 Commissioning .....................................................................................................................197
6.4.5 Substitute setpoint ................................................................................................................198
6.4.6 Operating modes and fault response....................................................................................198

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6.5 Multi-zone controlling with PID_Temp ................................................................................. 199
6.6 Override control with PID_Temp .......................................................................................... 202
6.7 Simulating PID_Temp with PLCSIM .................................................................................... 206
7 Using PID basic functions ....................................................................................................................207
7.1 CONT_C............................................................................................................................... 207
7.1.1 Technology object CONT_C ................................................................................................ 207
7.1.2 Configure controller difference CONT_C ............................................................................. 208
7.1.3 Configure the controller algorithm CONT_C ........................................................................ 209
7.1.4 Configure the output value CONT_C ................................................................................... 210
7.1.5 Programming a pulse controller ........................................................................................... 211
7.1.6 Commissioning CONT_C..................................................................................................... 212
7.2 CONT_S............................................................................................................................... 213
7.2.1 Technology object CONT_S ................................................................................................ 213
7.2.2 Configure controller difference CONT_S ............................................................................. 214
7.2.3 Configuring control algorithm CONT_S ............................................................................... 214
7.2.4 Configure manipulated value CONT_S................................................................................ 215
7.2.5 Commissioning CONT_S ..................................................................................................... 215
7.3 TCONT_CP .......................................................................................................................... 216
7.3.1 Technology object TCONT_CP............................................................................................ 216
7.3.2 Configure TCONT_CP ......................................................................................................... 217
7.3.2.1 Controller difference............................................................................................................. 217
7.3.2.2 Controlling algorithm ............................................................................................................ 218
7.3.2.3 Manipulated value continual controller ................................................................................ 219
7.3.2.4 Manipulated value pulse controller ...................................................................................... 220
7.3.3 Commissioning TCONT_CP ................................................................................................ 222
7.3.3.1 Optimization of TCONT_CP................................................................................................. 222
7.3.3.2 Requirements for an optimization ........................................................................................ 224
7.3.3.3 Possibilities for optimization................................................................................................. 226
7.3.3.4 Tuning result ........................................................................................................................ 229
7.3.3.5 Parallel tuning of controller channels................................................................................... 230
7.3.3.6 Fault descriptions and corrective measures ........................................................................ 231
7.3.3.7 Performing pretuning ........................................................................................................... 234
7.3.3.8 Performing fine tuning.......................................................................................................... 234
7.3.3.9 Cancelling pretuning or fine tuning ...................................................................................... 235
7.3.3.10 Manual fine-tuning in control mode...................................................................................... 235
7.3.3.11 Performing fine tuning manually .......................................................................................... 236
7.4 TCONT_S............................................................................................................................. 237
7.4.1 Technology object TCONT_S .............................................................................................. 237
7.4.2 Configure controller difference TCONT_S ........................................................................... 237
7.4.3 Configure controller algorithm TCONT_S ............................................................................ 238
7.4.4 Configure manipulated value TCONT_S ............................................................................. 239
7.4.5 Commissioning TCONT_S................................................................................................... 239

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8 Auxiliary functions ............................................................................................................................... 240
8.1 Polyline .................................................................................................................................240
9 Instructions ......................................................................................................................................... 241
9.1 PID_Compact........................................................................................................................241
9.1.1 New features of PID_Compact .............................................................................................241
9.1.2 Compatibility with CPU and FW............................................................................................244
9.1.3 CPU processing time and memory requirement PID_Compact V2.x ...................................245
9.1.4 PID_Compact V2 ..................................................................................................................246
9.1.4.1 Description of PID_Compact V2 ...........................................................................................246
9.1.4.2 Mode of operation of PID_Compact V2 ................................................................................249
9.1.4.3 Input parameters of PID_Compact V2 ..................................................................................251
9.1.4.4 Output parameters of PID_Compact V2 ...............................................................................253
9.1.4.5 In/out parameters of PID_Compact V2 .................................................................................254
9.1.4.6 Static tags of PID_Compact V2 ............................................................................................255
9.1.4.7 Changing the PID_Compact V2 interface.............................................................................263
9.1.4.8 Parameters State and Mode V2 ...........................................................................................265
9.1.4.9 Parameter ErrorBits V2.........................................................................................................269
9.1.4.10 Tag ActivateRecoverMode V2 ..............................................................................................271
9.1.4.11 Tag Warning V2 ....................................................................................................................273
9.1.4.12 IntegralResetMode V2 tag ....................................................................................................274
9.1.4.13 Sample program for PID_Compact.......................................................................................276
9.1.5 PID_Compact V1 ..................................................................................................................283
9.1.5.1 Description of PID_Compact V1 ...........................................................................................283
9.1.5.2 Input parameters of PID_Compact V1 ..................................................................................286
9.1.5.3 Output parameters of PID_Compact V1 ...............................................................................287
9.1.5.4 Static tags of PID_Compact V1 ............................................................................................288
9.1.5.5 Parameters State and sRet.i_Mode V1 ................................................................................293
9.1.5.6 Parameter Error V1...............................................................................................................297
9.1.5.7 Parameter Reset V1 .............................................................................................................298
9.1.5.8 Tag sd_warning V1 ...............................................................................................................300
9.1.5.9 Tag i_Event_SUT V1.............................................................................................................300
9.1.5.10 Tag i_Event_TIR V1 ..............................................................................................................301
9.2 PID_3Step.............................................................................................................................302
9.2.1 New features of PID_3Step ..................................................................................................302
9.2.2 Compatibility with CPU and FW............................................................................................304
9.2.3 CPU processing time and memory requirement PID_3Step V2.x ........................................305
9.2.4 PID_3Step V2 .......................................................................................................................306
9.2.4.1 Description of PID_3Step V2 ................................................................................................306
9.2.4.2 Mode of operation of PID_3Step V2 .....................................................................................312
9.2.4.3 Changing the PID_3Step V2 interface ..................................................................................315
9.2.4.4 Input parameters of PID_3Step V2.......................................................................................316
9.2.4.5 Output parameters of PID_3Step V2 ....................................................................................318
9.2.4.6 In/out parameters of PID-3Step V2.......................................................................................320
9.2.4.7 Static tags of PID_3Step V2 .................................................................................................321
9.2.4.8 Parameters State and Mode V2 ...........................................................................................330
9.2.4.9 Parameter ErrorBits V2.........................................................................................................335
9.2.4.10 Tag ActivateRecoverMode V2 ..............................................................................................338
9.2.4.11 Tag Warning V2 ....................................................................................................................340

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9.2.5 PID_3Step V1....................................................................................................................... 341
9.2.5.1 Description PID_3Step V1 ................................................................................................... 341
9.2.5.2 Operating principle PID_3Step V1 ....................................................................................... 347
9.2.5.3 PID_3Step V1 input parameters .......................................................................................... 350
9.2.5.4 PID_3Step V1 output parameters ........................................................................................ 352
9.2.5.5 PID_3Step V1 static tags ..................................................................................................... 354
9.2.5.6 Parameter State and Retain.Mode V1................................................................................. 361
9.2.5.7 Parameter ErrorBits V1........................................................................................................ 369
9.2.5.8 Parameter Reset V1 ............................................................................................................ 371
9.2.5.9 Tag ActivateRecoverMode V1 ............................................................................................. 372
9.2.5.10 Tag Warning V1 ................................................................................................................... 374
9.2.5.11 Tag SUT.State V1................................................................................................................ 375
9.2.5.12 Tag TIR.State V1 ................................................................................................................. 375
9.3 PID_Temp ............................................................................................................................ 376
9.3.1 New features of PID_Temp.................................................................................................. 376
9.3.2 Compatibility with CPU and FW........................................................................................... 376
9.3.3 CPU processing time and memory requirement PID_Temp V1 .......................................... 377
9.3.4 PID_Temp ............................................................................................................................ 378
9.3.4.1 Description of PID_Temp ..................................................................................................... 378
9.3.4.2 Mode of operation of PID_Temp .......................................................................................... 383
9.3.4.3 Input parameters of PID_Temp............................................................................................ 389
9.3.4.4 Output parameters of PID_Temp ......................................................................................... 391
9.3.4.5 In/out parameters of PID_Temp V2 ..................................................................................... 393
9.3.4.6 PID_Temp static tags........................................................................................................... 395
9.3.4.7 PID_Temp state and mode parameters............................................................................... 430
9.3.4.8 PID_Temp ErrorBits parameter............................................................................................ 439
9.3.4.9 PID_Temp ActivateRecoverMode tag.................................................................................. 442
9.3.4.10 PID_Temp Warning tag........................................................................................................ 444
9.3.4.11 PwmPeriode tag................................................................................................................... 445
9.3.4.12 IntegralResetMode tag......................................................................................................... 447
9.4 PID basic functions .............................................................................................................. 449
9.4.1 CONT_C............................................................................................................................... 449
9.4.1.1 Description CONT_C ........................................................................................................... 449
9.4.1.2 How CONT_C works............................................................................................................ 450
9.4.1.3 CONT_C block diagram ....................................................................................................... 452
9.4.1.4 Input parameter CONT_C .................................................................................................... 453
9.4.1.5 Output parameters CONT_C ............................................................................................... 454
9.4.2 CONT_S............................................................................................................................... 455
9.4.2.1 Description CONT_S............................................................................................................ 455
9.4.2.2 Mode of operation CONT_S................................................................................................. 456
9.4.2.3 Block diagram CONT_S....................................................................................................... 457
9.4.2.4 Input parameters CONT_S .................................................................................................. 458
9.4.2.5 Output parameters CONT_S................................................................................................ 459
9.4.3 PULSEGEN.......................................................................................................................... 460
9.4.3.1 Description PULSEGEN ...................................................................................................... 460
9.4.3.2 Mode of operation PULSEGEN ........................................................................................... 461
9.4.3.3 Mode of operation PULSEGEN ........................................................................................... 464
9.4.3.4 Three-step control................................................................................................................ 465
9.4.3.5 Two-step control................................................................................................................... 468
9.4.3.6 Input parameters PULSEGEN ............................................................................................. 469
9.4.3.7 Output parameter PULSEGEN ............................................................................................ 470

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9.4.4 TCONT_CP...........................................................................................................................471
9.4.4.1 Description TCONT_CP........................................................................................................471
9.4.4.2 Mode of operation TCONT_CP.............................................................................................472
9.4.4.3 Operating principle of the pulse generator ...........................................................................481
9.4.4.4 Block diagram TCONT_CP...................................................................................................484
9.4.4.5 Input parameters TCONT_CP ..............................................................................................486
9.4.4.6 Output parameters TCONT_CP............................................................................................487
9.4.4.7 In/out parameters TCONT_CP .............................................................................................488
9.4.4.8 Static variables TCONT_CP .................................................................................................489
9.4.4.9 Parameter STATUS_H..........................................................................................................494
9.4.4.10 Parameters STATUS_D........................................................................................................495
9.4.5 TCONT_S .............................................................................................................................496
9.4.5.1 Description TCONT_S ..........................................................................................................496
9.4.5.2 Mode of operation TCONT_S ...............................................................................................497
9.4.5.3 Block diagram TCONT_S......................................................................................................501
9.4.5.4 Input paramters TCONT_S ...................................................................................................503
9.4.5.5 Output parameters TCONT_S ..............................................................................................504
9.4.5.6 In/out parameters TCONT_S ................................................................................................504
9.4.5.7 Static variables TCONT_S....................................................................................................505
9.4.6 Integrated system functions..................................................................................................506
9.4.6.1 CONT_C_SF .........................................................................................................................506
9.4.6.2 CONT_S_SF .........................................................................................................................506
9.4.6.3 PULSEGEN_SF ....................................................................................................................507
9.5 Polyline .................................................................................................................................508
9.5.1 Compatibility with CPU and FW............................................................................................508
9.5.2 Description Polyline ..............................................................................................................508
9.5.3 Operating principle Polyline ..................................................................................................512
9.5.4 Input parameters of Polyline .................................................................................................516
9.5.5 Output parameters of Polyline ..............................................................................................516
9.5.6 Static tags of Polyline............................................................................................................517
9.5.7 ErrorBits parameter...............................................................................................................518
A Service & Support ............................................................................................................................... 523
Index................................................................................................................................................... 526

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Documentation guide
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The documentation for the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system, for CPU 1516pro-2 PN
based on SIMATIC S7-1500, and for the distributed I/O systems SIMATIC ET 200MP,
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System manuals and Getting Started manuals describe in detail the configuration,
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Principles for control
2
2.1
Controlled system and actuators
Controlled system
Room temperature control by means of a heating system is a simple example of a controlled
system. A sensor measures the room temperature and transfers the value to a controller.
The controller compares the current room temperature with a setpoint and calculates an
output value (manipulated variable) for heating control.
A properly set PID controller reaches this setpoint as quickly as possible and then holds it a
constant value. After a change in the output value, the process value often changes only with
a time delay. The controller has to compensate for this response.
Actuators
The actuator is an element of the controlled system and is influenced by the controller. Its
function modifies mass and energy flows.
The table below provides an overview of actuator applications.
Application
Actuator
Liquid and gaseous mass flow
Valve, shutter, gate valve
Solid mass flow, e.g., bulk material
Articulated baffle, conveyor, vibrator channel
Flow of electrical power
Switching contact, contactor, relay, thyristor
Variable resistor, variable transformer, transistor

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Actuators are distinguished as follows:
●Proportional actuators with constant actuating signal
These elements set degrees of opening, angular positions or positions in proportion to
the output value. The output value has an analog effect on the process within the control
range.
Actuators in this group include spring-loaded pneumatic drives, as well as motorized
drives with position feedback for which a position control system is formed.
An continuous controller, such as PID_Compact, generates the output value.
●Proportional actuators with pulse-width modulated signal
These actuators are used to generate the output of pulses with a length proportional to
the output value within the sampling time intervals. The actuator - e.g. a heating resistor
or cooling apparatus - is switched on in isochronous mode for durations that differ
depending on the output value.
The actuating signal can assume unipolar "On" or "Off" states, or represent bipolar states
such as "open/close", "forward/backward", "accelerate/brake".
The output value is generated by a two-step controller such as PID_Compact with pulse-
width modulation.
●Actuators with integral action and three-step actuating signal
Actuators are frequently operated by motors with an on period that is proportional to the
actuator travel of the choke element. This includes elements such as valves, shutters,
and gate valves. In spite of their different design, all of these actuators follow the effect of
an integral action at the input of the controlled system.
A step controller, such as PID_3Step. generates the output value.

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2.2
Controlled systems
The properties of a controlled system can hardly be influenced as these are determined by
the technical requirements of the process and machinery. Acceptable control results can
only be achieved by selecting a suitable controller type for the specific controlled system and
adapting the controller to the time response of the controlled system. Therefore, it is is
indispensable for the configuration of the proportional, integral and derivative actions of the
controller to have precise knowledge of the type and parameters of the controlled system.
Controlled system types
Controlled systems are classified based on their time response to step changes of the output
value.
We distinguish between the following controlled systems:
●Self-regulating controlled systems
–Proportional-action controlled systems
–PT1 controlled systems
–PT2 controlled systems
●Non-self-regulating controlled systems
●Controlled systems with and without dead time
Self-regulating controlled systems
Proportional-action controlled systems
In proportional-action controlled systems, the process value follows the output value almost
immediately. The ratio between the process value and output value is defined by the
proportional Gain of the controlled system.
Examples:
●Gate valve in a piping system
●Voltage dividers
●Step-down function in hydraulic systems
PT1 controlled systems
In a PT1 controlled system, the process value initially changes in proportion to the change of
the output value. The rate of change of the process value is reduced as a function of the time
until the end value is reached, i.e., it is delayed.
Examples:
●Spring damping system
●Charge of RC elements
●Water container that is heated with steam.
The time constants are often identical for heating and cooling processes, or for charging and
discharge characteristics. With different time constants, controlling is clearly more complex.

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PT2 controlled systems
In a PT2 controlled system, the process value does not immediately follow a step change of
the output value, i.e., it increases in proportion to the positive rate of rise and then
approaches the setpoint at a decreasing rate of rise. The controlled system shows a
proportional response characteristic with second order delay element.
Examples:
●Pressure control
●Flow rate control
●Temperature control
Non-self-regulating controlled systems
Non-self-regulating controlled systems have an integral response. The process value
approaches an infinite maximum value.
Example:
●Liquid flow into a container
Controlled systems with dead time
A dead time always represents the runtime or transport time that has to expire before a
change to the system input can be measured at the system output.
In controlled systems with dead time, the process value change is delayed by the amount of
the dead time.
Example:
Conveyor

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Characteristic values of the control section
Determining the time response from the step response
Time response of the controlled system can be determined based on the time characteristic
of process value x following a step change of output value y. Most controlled systems are
self-regulating controlled systems.
The time response can be determined by approximation using the variables Delay time Tu,
Recovery time Tgand Maximum value Xmax. The variables are determined by applying
tangents to the maximum value and the inflection point of the step response. In many
situations, it is not possible to record the response characteristic up to the maximum value
because the process value cannot exceed specific values. In this case, the rate of rise vmax is
used to identify the controlled system (vmax = Δx/Δt).