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PCS7 - Manual and Automatic Mode For Control Blocks

This document discusses manual and automatic modes for control blocks. It describes how controller blocks can operate in either manual mode, where settings are controlled manually by an operator, or automatic mode, where settings are controlled automatically by the block's algorithm. It outlines how to change between these modes either through the block's faceplate or external interconnections. It also explains considerations for switching from automatic to manual mode and vice versa, such as whether the setpoint tracks the process value during switching.

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PCS7 - Manual and Automatic Mode For Control Blocks

This document discusses manual and automatic modes for control blocks. It describes how controller blocks can operate in either manual mode, where settings are controlled manually by an operator, or automatic mode, where settings are controlled automatically by the block's algorithm. It outlines how to change between these modes either through the block's faceplate or external interconnections. It also explains considerations for switching from automatic to manual mode and vice versa, such as whether the setpoint tracks the process value during switching.

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Advanced Process Library (V9.

0 SP2)
Manual and automatic mode for control blocks

Manual and automatic mode for control blocks

"Manual" and "Automatic" modes for controller blocks


In "manual mode", the control settings for the device are made manually by the operator. The operator
decides how to change the block's manipulated variable (output signal). The manipulated variable can
be analog or binary.
In "automatic mode", the control settings for the controller are made automatically as calculated by the
block algorithm.

Changing between operating modes


The switchover between manual and automatic modes takes place as shown in the following schematic:

Switchover initiated in the faceplate (ModLiOp = 0): The switchover between operating modes is
carried out in the standard view of the faceplate. In the function block, the parameters ManModOp for
"manual mode" and AutModOp for "automatic mode" are used.
If both signals (ManModOp =1, AutModOp = 1 ) are set, ManModOp = 1 has priority.
Switchover per interconnection (CFC or SFC instance) (ModLiOp = 1): The switchover between
the operating modes is carried out with an interconnection on the function block. The parameters

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Advanced Process Library (V9.0 SP2)
Manual and automatic mode for control blocks

ManModLi for "manual mode" and AutModLi for "automatic mode" are used in pushbutton operation.
In switching mode (requirement: Feature.Bit4 = 1, see Setting switch or button mode) connection
AutModLi is used exclusively.
If both signals (ManModLi =1, AutModLi = 1 ) are set, ManModLi = 1 has priority.

Note
You can access the variable parameters AutModOp and ManModOp from a normal SFC (in contrast to
the instance of an SFC type). The SFC can thus change the operating mode without revoking the access
rights of the operator (i.e. without setting ModLiOp = 1).

Switchover from automatic mode to manual mode


When changing over from "automatic mode" to "manual mode", the last valid control settings
(Manipiulated Value MV)for the controller set in "automatic mode" remain valid until you change the
control settings manually.

Switchover from automatic mode to manual mode


The switchover from manual to automatic mode can take place with or without the internal setpoint
tracking the process value. You specify this behavior on the SP_TrkPV I/O, which can also be operated
from the faceplate in the parameter view (Option "SP = PV"). For the blocks PIDConL and PIDStepL
you can also change the behavior for the switchover via the parameter Feature bit Disabling bumpless
switchover to automatic mode for controllers:
• Switchover with internal setpoint tracking process variable(SP_TrkPV = 1) means that in "Manual"
mode the setpoint (SP) tracks the process value (PV) (bumpless switchover). After switching back to
"Automatic" mode, the manipulated variable remains constant until the setpoint value (SP) is changed or the
process value (PV) changes.

• Switchover without internal setpoint tracking process variable (SP_TrkPV = 0) means that the block
immediately recalculates the value of the manipulated variable based on the setpoint and process value (PV)
when the mode is changed. The Feature parameter is used to choose between the two variants:

― Switchover without P step (standard setting, Feature bit = 0):


During switchover, the I action of the controller is set in such a way that the switchover is carried out
without a P step (virtually bumpless referring to the manipulated variable). A control deviation is only
regulated via the I action.

― Switchover with P step (Feature bit = 1):


During switchover, the I action of the controller is set in such a way that the switchover is carried out
with a P step (not bumpless referring to the manipulated variable). A control deviation is regulated via
the P and the I action.

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Advanced Process Library (V9.0 SP2)
Manual and automatic mode for control blocks

Note
Points to note about switchovers with a P step change:

― The P action must be active for the setting "Switchover with P step" (PropSel = 1)
― If the P action is in the feedback (PropFacSP = 0), the "Switchover with P step" setting has no
effect.

― If the switchover function with the internal setpoint tracking the process variable is active
(SP_TrkPV = 1), the "Switchover with P step" setting has no effect.

Reaction of signals when operating mode is changed


Using the Feature bit Resetting the commands for changing the mode, you can choose whether the
block automatically resets the signal for changing the operating mode.

Switch on program mode


A few controller blocks allow you to operate in program mode. Refer to the relevant sections for the
controller blocks to learn whether a control block allows program mode.
Also refer to the section Program mode for controllers for information on program mode.

See also
→ Resetting the commands for changing the mode
→ Disabling bumpless switchover to automatic mode for controllers
→ Program mode for controllers
→ Setting switch or button mode

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