Digital Controllers
Digital Controllers
Basic terminology
cf. DIN 19226-1 to -5 (1994-02) Open loop control For open loop control the output variable, such as the temperature in a hardening furnace, is influenced by the input variable, such as the current in the heating coil. The output variable does not have an effect on the input variable. Open loop control has an open action flow. Closed loop control For closed loop control the controlled variable, such as the actual temp, in an annealing furnace, is continuously monitored and compared to the target temp, (reference variable) and, if there are deviations, adjusted to the reference input variable. Closed loop control has a closed action flow.
Symbols
Analog controllers
Binary logic
Circuit symbols
General circuit symbols
Circuit diagrams
Connector markings on relays
Sensors
Sensors (selection)