FluidLab®-PA closed-loop

Manual

Version 5.0

Festo Didactic
705894 en
07/2019
Intended use

This software has been developed and produced solely for vocational and further
training purposes in the field of automation and communication. The company
undertaking the training and / or the instructors is / are to ensure that trainees
observe the safety precautions described in the manuals provided.
Festo Didactic herewith excludes any liability for damage or injury caused to
trainees, the training company and / or any third party, which may occur if the
system is in use for purposes other than purely for training, unless the said damage
/ injury has been caused by Festo Didactic deliberately or through gross negligence.

Order No.: 544304 oder 567139

Designation: Fluid Lab-PA closed-loop Software

Status: 07/2019

Authors: Jürgen Helmich, Adiro Automatisierungstechnik GmbH

Graphics: Thomas Schwab, Adiro Automatisierungstechnik GmbH

Layout: Jürgen Helmich, Adiro Automatisierungstechnik GmbH

© Festo Didactic GmbH & Co., D-73770 Denkendorf, 2014

Internet: www.festo.com/didactic http://www.festo.com/didactic/de/ProcessAutomation

E-mail: [email protected]

The copying, distribution and utilisation of this document as well as the communication of its contents
to others without express authorisation of is prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for the payment
of damages. All rights reserved, in particular the right to carry out patent, utility model or ornamental
design registration.

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Contents

1 Introduction ___________________________________________________ 4
1.1 Training contents _______________________________________________ 6
1.2 Important notes ________________________________________________ 6
1.3 Duty of the operating authority ____________________________________ 6
1.4 Duty of trainees ________________________________________________ 7
1.5 Risks involved in dealing with FluidLab® PA closed-loop ______________ 7
1.6 Warranty and liability ____________________________________________ 7
1.7 Use for intended purpose ________________________________________ 8
2 Installation ____________________________________________________ 9
2.1 Design ________________________________________________________ 9
2.2 FluidLab® PA closed-loop program files ____________________________ 9
2.3 EasyPort USB driver _____________________________________________ 9
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2.4 LabVIEW runtime engine _______________________________________ 9
2.5 Requirements for usage __________________________________________ 9
2.6 Starting installation ____________________________________________ 11
2.7 Selecting the set-up language____________________________________ 11
2.8 Welcome window ______________________________________________ 12
2.9 Uninstall the FluidLab® PA closed-loop ____________________________ 13
3 Design and function ____________________________________________ 14
3.1 Programm administration _______________________________________ 14
3.2 Main menue __________________________________________________ 15
3.3 Licence input __________________________________________________ 16
3.4 Information ___________________________________________________ 17
3.5 Setup ________________________________________________________ 18
3.6 Changing texts ________________________________________________ 23
3.7 Graph adjustment ______________________________________________ 26
3.8 Measuring and Control__________________________________________ 27
3.9 Characteristics ________________________________________________ 30
3.10 Closed loop 2 point ___________________________________________ 32
3.11 Continuous loop control ________________________________________ 34
3.12 Saving results as ASCII files______________________________________ 36
4 Trouble shooting ______________________________________________ 39
4.1 Easyport _____________________________________________________ 39
4.2 User interface _________________________________________________ 39
5 Appendix _____________________________________________________ 40
5.1 Examples for system responses __________________________________ 40
5.2 Examples for closed loop controls ________________________________ 45
5.3 Controller parameters __________________________________________ 49
5.4 I/O assignment list _____________________________________________ 50

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1 Introduction

FluidLab®-PA closed-loop start up window

The FluidLab® PA closed-loop software in combination with the EasyPort USB offers
you the possibility to measure and analyze the signals of 8 digital/4 analog inputs.

The electrical control interface (E/A Syslink and analog terminal) is the same like
MPS®.

Three main functions are integrated in FluidLab® PA closed-loop:

M as in measurement, for signal detection and analysis of 8 digital/4 analog

input signals

C as in open loop control, for binary or continuous control of 8 digital/2 analog

outputs

R as in regulate a closed-loop system, free selectable closed-loop control

elements for 2-point, P, I, PI and PID

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With the Compact Workstation of the learning system for process automation you
have the possibility to work with the following systems:

 level controlled system

 flow rate controlled system
 pressure controlled system
 temperature controlled system

It is possible to work with the following functions by using the 4 closed-loop

systems:

 two point control of a level control system with a analog standard signal
 continuous control of a level control system with a analog standard signal
 continuous control of a flow rate control system with a pump as controlled
system and with a analog standard signal
 continuous control of a flow rate control system with a proportional valve as
controlled system and with a analog standard signal
 continuous control of a pressure control system with a pump as controlled
system and with a analog standard signal
 continuous control of a pressure control system with a proportional valve as
controlled system and with a analog standard signal
 two point control of a temperature control system with a analog standard signal

Alternatively you are able to work with a simulation environment, with which you
can simulate the systems of a Compact Workstation.

By using the simulation environment with the continuous loop control you can
simulate the following functions:

 level controlled system

 flow rate controlled system
 temperature controlled system

By using the simulation environment with the continuous loop control you can
simulate the following functions:

 level controlled system

 flow rate controlled system

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1.1 Training contents covering the following subjects can be taught:

Training contents
 Sensors
Correct use of sensors
Measuring of non-electrical, process and control variables
 Closed-loop control technology
basics of closed-loop control technology
Extension of measuring chains into closed control loops
Analyze a closed-loop system
P, I, D-control
Optimize a closed-loop system

 Closed-loop controller
Configuration, assigning operation parameters and optimization of a
closed-loop controller
 Commissioning
Commissioning of a closed-loop system
Commissioning of a process engineering system
 Fault finding
Systematic fault finding on a process engineering system
Examination and maintenance of a process engineering system
Operation and observation of a process

1.2 The basic requirement for safe use and trouble-free operation of
Important notes FluidLab® PA closed-loop is to observe the fundamental safety recommendations
and regulations.

These operating instructions contain important notes concerning the safe operation
of FluidLab® PA closed-loop.

The safety recommendations in particular must be observed by anyone working on

FluidLab® PA closed-loop as well as for the used hardware.

Furthermore, the rules and regulations for the prevention of accidents applicable to
the place of use must be observed.

1.3 The operating authority undertakes to ensure that FluidLab® PA closed-loop is used
Duty of the operating only by persons who:
authority
 are familiar with the basic regulations regarding operational safety and accident
prevention and who have received instructions in the handling of FluidLab® PA
closed-loop,

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 have read and understood the chapter on safety and the cautionary notes in
these operating instructions and confirmed this by signing,
 are regularly vetted to ensure safe working.

1.4 Prior to commencing work, all persons assigned to working on FluidLab® PA closed-
Duty of trainees loop have a duty to:

 observe the basic regulations regarding operational safety and the prevention of
accidents,
 read the chapter on safety and the cautionary notes in these operating
instructions and to confirm that they have understood these by signing.

1.5 The Fluid Lab® PA closed-loop software is designed according to state of the art
Risks involved in dealing technology and in compliance with recognised safety regulations. However when
with FluidLab® PA closed- using the system there is nevertheless a risk of physical or fatal injury to the user or
loop third parties or of damage being caused to the machinery or other material assets.

Fluid Lab® PA closed-loop is to be used only:

 for its intended purpose and

 in an absolutely safe conditions.

Faults impairing safety must be rectified immediately!

1.6
Warranty and liability the operating authority upon conclusion of the contract at the latest. Warranty and
liability claims for persons or material damage are excluded if these can be traced
back to one or several of the following causes

 Use of the machine not in accordance with its intended purpose

 Incorrect assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the machine
 Operation of the machine using faulty safety equipment or incorrectly fitted or
non operational safety or protective devices

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 Non observance of notes in the operating instructions regarding transport,

storage, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance and setting up of the
machine
 Unlawful constructional modifications on the machine
 Inadequate monitoring of machine components subject to wear
 Incorrectly carried out repairs
 Catastrophes as a result of foreign objects and acts of force major.

Festo Didactic herewith rules out any liability for damage or injury to trainees, the
training company and /or other third parties which may occur during the use /
operation of the system other than purely in a training situation, unless such
damage has been caused intentionally or due to gross negligence by Festo Didactic.

1.7 This system has been developed and produced exclusively for vocational and further
Use for intended purpose training in the field of automation and communication. The training authority and /
or the instructors is / are to ensure that trainees observe the safety precautions
described in the manual provided.

The use of the system for its intended purpose also includes:

 following all advice in the operating instructions and

 carrying out inspection and maintenance work.

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2 Installation

Note The installation routine described applies to the FluidLab® PA closed-loop.

FluidLab® PA closed-loop is delivered on CD.

2.1 FluidLab® PA closed-loop uses following basic components:

Design
 FluidLab® PA closed-loop program files und
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LabVIEW Runtime environment (Version 2017) (files from NI)
 EasyPortUSB driver (files from Festo Didactic)

2.2 Table of the sub-folders created on your local system after the installation process
FluidLab® PA closed-loop has been finished successfully:
program files
Folder name Description

AddFiles Folder for additional components like icons, internet links, etc.

Documentation Manuel

Menue Languages for the menu texts

Stations Parameters and language-dependent texts for the individual stations

2.3 The ActiveX driver is needed for communication between FluidLab® PA closed-loop
EasyPort USB driver software and EasyPort USB via USB cable.

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2.4 Because FluidLab® PA closed-loop is developed with LabVIEW of National
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LabVIEW runtime engine Instruments the software uses a runtime environment to be executed on your
system.

2.5 System requirements:

Requirements for usage  PC with Windows 7/8/10
 Pentium III or equivalent
 2 GB RAM
 300 MB free hard disk space
 USB 2.0 oder serial interface
 graphics resolution 1280 x 1024 Pixel
 CD-ROM drive

Hardware:

The softweare FluidLab-PA® closed-loop is used in connection with the EasyPortUSB

and the MPS-PA Compact Workstation, EduKit PA Basic+Advanced or any other
equivalent station.

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Hardware connections Compact Workstation EasyPort USB

1 EasyPort USB
2 I/O terminal Syslink
3 SysLink cable
4 Analog terminal
5 Analogue cable, 15-PIN, parallel
6 Power supply 24 V DC, 4,5 A
7 Labor cable with Safty plug(red/blue)
8 USB Cable oder PC data cable RS 232

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Cable connections

1. Connect the EasyPort USB after installation of the USB driver to the USB port of
your computer.
2. Switch on the power supply to the EasyPort USB after establishing all electrical
connections between Easyport and station.

2.6 It is advisable to exit all other programmes before you start installing FluidLab PA
®

Starting installation closed-loop.

Insert the installation CD into the CD drive. An installation routine should start
automatically and assists you throughout the installation process.

If the installation routine does not start automatically, open Windows Explorer and
click the icon of the CD drive into which the CD has been inserted. Then click the
Start

2.7 Two different languages can be selected for the installation website including
Selecting the set-up German and English. The language selection takes place in the Internet Explorer
language window.

Select language

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2.8 The installation website shows the programms for installation:

Welcome window
 EasyPort Software V2.5.0
 FluidLab-PA closed-loop V5.0
 FluidLab-PA MPS PA 3.2

Welcome window

installation routine.
Through the future steps leads an installation wizard.

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2.9 FluidLab® PA closed-loop software can be automatically removed from your PC. Click
Uninstall the FluidLab® PA FluidLab® PA closed-loop
closed-loop
Please note that only FluidLab® PA closed-loop files are removed during the uninstall
process, not files from other manufacturers.

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3 Design and function

After the software is launched either by double clicking the icon on the desktop or
clicking the shortcut in the start menu folder or double clicking the executable in the
Windows Explorer the following window will appear.

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FluidLab PA closed-loop icon V5.0

3.1 Since Windows 7 the programm administration of FluidLab®-PA closed-loop is

Programm administration

Upon first activation of FluidLab®-PA closed-loop a new folder

includes all language files, setting files and the licence file.
Storage location:
\Users\Benutzername\Documents\FluidLab_closed_loop_Data_V4

If this folder is deleted all made settings of the user can be reseted.

Administration For the administration of trainers/lecturers it is possible to customize the program

with administration rights in the program folder. Therefore all settings, language
selection and menue inputs are saved to the Windows main program folder.

These modification are then available for every new user as well after deleting the
folder
unconscious changes can be also simply reversed by deletion.

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3.2 FluidLab®-PA closed-loop starts with the main menue. From there it is possible to
Main menue access to all functions.

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Number Function

2 O

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5 Initializing the EasyPort interface

6 Station selection

7 window for setting up the FluidLab® PA closed-loop software.

8 Language selection

9 Show information

10 Version of FluidLab® PA

11 Selected station

12 Initialise communication to EasyPort

Display connected Easyport
13 License name

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3.3 If the user is running the software for the first time, the licence has to be inserted. If
Licence input running demo mode or at false input of the licence the input fields are visible.
Enter Name and Code If the software is activated

License input

See backside of the Fluidlab® PA closed-loop CD cover for license information.

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3.4 Click
Information various information such as copyrights.

Information window

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3.5 Click at the setup button in the start up window. The following window will appear.
Setup

Setup window

Select from 3 different tank geometries. Click upon the tank and select the model.

Tank settings

For each selected tank geometry there are input fields available after activating the
check-box Tank-Parameter. Tank-Parameters consists of the declaration of the
areas, heights and corresponding voltage measure values.

Tank-Parameter Example for 10L Tank, rectangular

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Notice This software in combination with the EasyPort DA is only for measuring voltage
signals from 0 to 10VDC.

Check all functions of each binary sensor and actuator.

Digital inputs/outputs in the setup window for Port1 and Port2

Note It is recommended to check functions of analog sensors and actuators with the
software before running any other experiment to ensure that all hardware
connections have been established successfully.

Analog outputs in the setup window

Note It is possible to swap the outputs channel 0 and 1

PCS Compact Workstation (until to 2005) has the pump assigned to output
channel 1 (A_OUT1)!

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The analog signal of the sensor, normally 0...10V, has to be converted into its
physical valve.

Analog input channel 0

Component Description

Channels Analog input channel

Volts Input voltage of EasyPort

Factor Factor for multiplying the input voltage

Standard value: 1

Offset Zero offset factor

Standard value: 0

Filter For damping the input signal with gliding average, 0...90 measure cycles
Standard value: 0

physical value Indication of physical value

Einheitenfeld Input field for physical unit

Max. physical Input field for maximum shown physical value for full scale
value

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This conversion of the scaling is based upon a straight line equation:

Y a  x b

Where:
a = factor;
b = Offset;
x = measure value and
y = physical value

Graph of straight line

L/min
equation
0,9

0,9

} Y
Y A a
X X
Bb
0
10 V

Example A flow sensor with a measure transmitter reads out a voltage signal within a range of
0 to 10 V for a measuring range of 0.3 to 7.5 litres per minute.
for a full scale value of 7.5 l/min calcates as follow:

y  b 7.5  0.3
a   0.72
x 10

oint to the origin

at y0 = 0,3 and x0 = 0:

b  y0  a  x0  0.3  0.72  0  0.3

Example for factor Sensor: 0 200 bar

Signal: 0 10V
so the factor has to be = 20

Example for offset Sensor: 0 100 bar

Signal: 0...10V, for measurement 5 bar should be = 0V.
55 bar should be 5 Volt
so the offset has to be = -5
Eventually the factor has to be adjusted, too.

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Simulation

Easyport.

Note At the startup of Fluid Lab® PA closed-loop always the file

time you start Fluid Lab® PA closed-loop you should save the simulation settings in
this file. Alternatively you have to load your preferred configuration every time you
start Fluid Lab® PA closed-loop.

Inverting control ratio

It is possible to change the direction of the control ratio for 2-point and continous
controllers.

Inverting control ratio Description

0 Positive control ratio 0

1 Negative control ratio 0

Y-offset for final control element

For continous controller the final control element (pump or proportional valve) can
be set to an offset value of the controller ouput.

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3.6 Changing texts FluidLab® PA closed-loop is designed with multi language support. The displayed
window and popup texts are available in following languages:

 German
 English
 French
 Spanish
 Swedish
 Chinese
 Portugese
 ... other languages available upon request

3.6.1 Window texts

The window texts in FluidLab® PA closed-loop can be changed. Use an editor like
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Microsoft Editor.
The relevant files are located in subdirectories
\FluidLab_closed_loop_Data_V5_0\ of the FluidLab® PA closed-loop
user folder and differ by their folder names:

 German language text ...\German\ Regeln.txt

 English language text ...\English\ Regeln.txt
 ...

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Microsoft Editor for editing window texts

Layout of the text file Every line starts with a number and a following colon. Behind the colon the caption
text begins.
It is recommended not to change this layout. Only edit the text behind the colon!

Note It is recommended to choose short texts for the window texts.

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3.6.2

FluidLab® PA closed-loop
orientate with every single component on the window.
If you move the mouse over a component and leave it there for just a split second a
text will come up to show you information about the component.
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ened with Microsoft Editor
for example.
The relevant files are located in subdirectories of the FluidLab® PA closed-loop
directory and differ by virtue of their folder name
\FluidLab_closed_loop_Data_V5_0\ :

 German pop up texts ...\German\ popup.txt

 English pop up texts \English\ popup.txt
 ...

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Microsoft Editor for editing the pop up texts

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3.6.3 Station-related texts

Layout of the text file Every line starts with a variablename and a following . Behind the the pop up
text begins. It is recommended not to change this layout. Only edit the text behind
the colon!

Pop up for the proportional valve

Note Please note that the length of the text must not exceed about 54 signs. If the text is
longer it will be cut off.

3.7 The colors, line styles, line width etc. of the single graphs in the diagram can be
Graph adjustment modified. To do this, position the mouse cursor on the displayed line and press the
left mouse button. A submenu for setting will be opened.
The line with can be adjusted centrally in the "Setup menu.

Graph adjustment

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3.8 The Measuring and Control window is to analyze your actual system and to control
Measuring and Control every single element of it.
function can be selected at the main window.

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Measuring and Control window

Note This function is only available when used in combination with an EasyPort. In the
simulation mode this function is disabled.

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Number Function

1 Switch on diagram zoom

2 Switch off diagram zoom

3 Select zoom zone

4 Switch courser to basic form

5 Select signals and colouor of the curves

6 Select cycle time (min. 40ms or higher)

7 Digital input and outputs

8 Pull-down menu fort he manipulated value, can be switched ON/OFF by the button

9 Analogue outputs

10 Start/Stop reading of the values

11 control value ON/OFF

12 Reset cursor to the left upper corner of the graph

13 Cursor analysis fort he recorded curves

14 Print window (screenshot)

Save window (screenshot) as JPG
Save values to ASCII file

15 Auto scaling ON/OFF

- input field for measure periode for recorder mode
- switch over button for Auto Scaling or Recorder mode

16 Start postion of curser

Table of available functions to measure and control window

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3.8.1 Example of how to measure a system response

This example describes how to measure a system response of the flow rate system
for working with Compact-Workstation.
The window is layouted to be able to work in the easiest way possible. Just start at
the top of the tool bar at the left side of the window and move down step by step.
After completion do your measurement and solve the exercise.

1. Choose the analog input channel to display at the graph. (To work with the flow
rate sensor choose channel 1)
2. -button to delete an old measurement. It is
recommended to do this step before every new measurement exercise.
3. Choose the digital outputs.
Flow rate system: Ensure output bit 2 is disabled (digital control of the pump)
4. Set manipulated value to pump
5. P -button to start the measurement. After that it will change to a
-button with which you will have to stop the measurement again before
proceeding.
6. Stellgröße ein- und ausschalten um ein Signal auf die Pumpe zu geben.
7.
8. Documentation: Save the window as a picture (JPG-file) on your system or print
it to a connected printer.

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3.9 Characteristic curves can be mearued in this menu.

Characteristics
 flow rate of the pump for the voltage and
 pressure rate of the pump
 coherence between flow rate and pressure for a specific voltage

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Window Characteristics

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Number Function

1 Curve

2 Clear diagram

3 Display of the x/y signals

4 Setting of the experiment time [s]

5 Display digital inputs and control digital outputs

6 Select analogue signals x/y

7 Display and control the analogue outputs

8 Start/Stopp experiment

9 Cursor analysis

10 Print window (screenshot)

Save window (screenshot) as JPG
Save values to ASCII file

Table of available functions in characteristic window

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3.10 -function you are able to realize a closed loop
Closed loop 2 point 2- point control for example for the level system.

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Closed loop 2 point control window in simulation mode

Procedure using Simulation

 Select control system (3)

 diagram and settings are set automatically
 Set
Set point (7) and switching difference (8).
 For simulation additionally: select simulation switch ON(3)
 -button(10).
 -button(10)
 Documentation(13)

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Nummer Funktion

1 Curve

2 Clear diagram and model or open a bmp file

3 Select control system

4 Switch ON/OFF simulation window (only accessible if using Simulation mode)

5 Digital inputs

6 Select manipulated output

7 Setting set point value SP

8 Setting of switching distance

9 Simulation window of the system

10 Start/Stopp experiment

11 Print window (screenshot)

Save window (screenshot) as JPG
Save values to ASCII file

12 Auto scaling ON/OFF

- input field for measure periode for recorder mode
- switch over button for Auto Scaling or Recorder mode

Table of available functions in closed loop 2 point control window

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3.11 -function you are able to realize a continuous

Continuous loop control closed loop control for example the pressure system.

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Window of closed loop control (continuous) of the level system in simulation mode

Procedure using Simulation

 Select control system (3)

 For simulation additionally: select switch ON (4)
 Choose the controller you prefer and set its parameters ( 10).
 -button (12).
Watch and work with the closed loop control.
 Stop -button (12)
 Documentation (13)

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Number Function

1 Curve

2 Clear diagram or open a bmp file

3 Select Closed-Loop

4 Switch ON/OFF simulation window (only accessible if using Simulation mode)

5 Settings for process value will be automatically selected

6 Setting setpoint

7 Select manipulated output

8 Setting set point value SP

9 Simulation window of the system (only accessible if using Simulation mode)

10 Setting of controller type and parameters

P P-controller, adjustable proportional gain Kp
I I-controller, adjustable integral time TI
PI[math] PI-controller, mathematical controller in parallel structur
adjustable proportional gain Kp und integral time TI
PI PI-controller, technical controller in series structur, DIN EN 60027-6
adjustable proportional gain Kp and reset time Ti
PD PD-controller, technical controller, series structur, DIN EN 60027-6
adjustable proportional gain Kp, derivative time Td and
control ouput y0 at working point if e=0
PID PID-controller, technical controller, series structur, DIN EN 60027-6
adjustable proportional gain Kp, reset time Ti
and derivative time Td

11 Open controller block function diagram

12 Start/Stopp experiment

13 Documentation (only when execution stopped):

- cursor analysis
- Print window (screenshot)
- Save window (screenshot) as JPG
- Save values to ASCII file

14 Auto scaling ON/OFF

- input field for measure periode for recorder mode
- switch over button for Auto Scaling or Recorder mode

Table of available functions in closed loop control window

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3.12 In all 4 menues the measured values of the data logging can be save into an ASCII
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Saving results as ASCII files file. This file can be imported in Microsoft Excel e.g. for further documentation or
calculations.

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Example how to import the data file into Microsoft Excel:

1. Record the measuring

2. (13) to save the values to a file
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3. Open Mircosoft Excel
4. Open the saved file
 Open - change the file filter
5. Follow the convert assistant as shown below

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Microsoft Excel convert-assistant, Step 1 of 3

Options to choose at Step 1 of 3:

Original file type: separated

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Microsoft Excel convert-assistant, Step 2 of 3

Options to choose at Step 2 of 3:

Use successive separators as one sign

Separator: tabulator
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Sign to identify text:

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4 Trouble shooting

4.1 Questions: No measured values appear?

Easyport  Check whether voltage is applied to the system
 Check whether all cables are properly connected.
 Check the connection status. The green status LED indicates two states:
Flashing at a frequency of 1 Hz: Status immediately after start-up, the
EasyPort USB module has not yet started communicating.
Pulsating flashing: The EasyPort USB module has been addressed. The
address is indicated every 2 seconds by a series of briefly flashing light
signals.
 Terminate software which could also be connected to the Easyport.
 Check the address of the Easyport and in the settings of the software setup.

4.2 Questions: My measured values are wrong?

User interface If the values do not correspond with the physical quantities, then factor and offset
must be set in the setup window (spanner icon).
Questions: FluidLab® PA closed-loop does not start?
LabVIEW Runtime environment is not installed, please install.
Questions: My window resolution seems too small?
The software is set to 1042 x 7680 pixels or higher. Please set your window to this
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resolution in Windows .
Questions: My measured values appear, but there are no lines in the diagram?
Check the minimum and maximum scale values. You may have to set them to the
momentary measured values.
Check the colors of the characteristic curves (white on white?)
Questions: My measured values exhibit extreme oscillation?
Change the default for damping of the signals in the setup window.

For online support please contact our Competence Center for Process Automation:
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More FAQ are available at:

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5.1 See screen shots below for detailed information of how to measure system
Examples for responses with FluidLab PA® closed-loop. All results shown refer to the work with
system responses PCS Compact-Workstation.

System response flow rate system

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System response level system without compensation

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System response of level system with compensation

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System response pressure system

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System response of temperature system

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5.2 See screen shots below for detailed information of how to run closed loop controls
Examples for with FluidLab® PA closed-loop. All results shown refer to the work with the MPS PA
closed loop controls Compact-Workstation.

Closed loop control of level system

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Closed loop control of flow rate system with disturbances

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Closed loop control of pressure system via pump

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Closed loop control of pressure system via proportional valve

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5.3 The following table shows examples for controller parameters for the work with
Controller parameters MPS-PA Compact-Workstation.

Controller Level Flow rate Flow rate Pressure Pressure Temperature

pump prop. valve pump prop. valve

switching

2-point X - - - - X

continuous

P w = 0,3 w = 0,3 - w = 0,5 - -

KP = 5,0 KP = 5,0 KP = 1,5
wmax= 0,6 wmax= 0,55 wmax= 1,0

I w = 0,3 w = 0,3 -
TI = 2,0s TI = 2,0s
wmax= 0,6 wmax= 0,6

PI[math] w = 0,3 -
KP = 5,0
TI = 5,0s
wmax= 0,6

PI w = 0,3 w = 0,3 w = 0,15 w = 0,5 w = 0,5 -

KP = 5,0 KP = 1,0 KP = 1,0 KP = 1,0 KP = 1,0
Ti = 25,0s Ti = 2,0s Ti = 1,0 Ti = 1,0s Ti = 1,0s
wmax= 0,6 wmax= 0,6 wmax= 0,3 wmax= 1,0 wmax= 1,0

PID w = 0,5 w = 0,5 -

KP = 1,0 KP = 0,4
Ti = 1,0s Ti = 3,0s
Td = 0,1s Td = 1,0s
wmax= 1,0 wmax= 1,0
better KP = 0,6
- no oscillation

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5.4 I/O assignment list Worksheet

Symbol PIN EasyPort/Simbox PLC Descritption

assignment address address

Binary inputs (XMA1)

I0 I0 %I0.0

I1 I1 %I0.1

I2 I2 %I0.2

I3 I3 %I0.3

I4 I4 %I0.4

I5 I5 %I0.5

I6 I6 %I0.6

I7 I7 %I0.7

Binary outputs (XMA1)

O0 Q0 %Q0.0

O1 Q1 %Q0.1

O2 Q2 %Q0.2

O3 Q3 %Q0.3

O4 Q4 %Q0.4

O5 Q5 %Q0.5

O6 Q6 %Q0.6

O7 Q7 %Q0.7

Analogue inputs (X2) AI = analog input channel

UE1 AI 0 (P)IW256

UE2 AI 1 (P)IW258

UE3 AI 2 (P)IW260

UE4 AI 3 (P)IW262

Analogue outputs (X2) AO = analog output channel

UA1 AQ 0 (P)QW256

UA2 AQ 1 (P)QW258

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