Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 Function Manual page 141

Actuator with analog position feedback and endstop signals
Proceed as follows to configure PID_3Step for an actuator with analog position feedback and
endstop signals:
1. Select the entry "Feedback" or "Feedback_PER" in the drop-down list "Feedback".
2. Select "Instruction" as source.
3. Enter the address of the analog input or the variable of your user program.
4. Activate the "Actuator endstop signals" check box.
5. Select "Instruction" as source for Actuator_H and Actuator_L.
6. Enter the addresses of the digital inputs for Actuator_H and Actuator_L.
Output value V1
PID_3Step offers an analog output value (Output_PER) and digital output values
(Output_UP, Output_DN). Your actuator will determine which output value you use.
● Output_PER
The actuator has a relevant motor transition time and is triggered via an analog output
and controlled with a continuous signal, e.g. 0...10 V or 4...20 mA. The value at
Output_PER corresponds to the target position of the valve, e.g. Output_PER = 13824,
when the valve is to be opened by 50%.
For auto-tuning and anti windup behavior, for example, PID_3Step takes into
consideration that the analog output value has a delayed effect on the process due to the
motor transition time. If no relevant motor transition time is in effect in your process (e.g.
with solenoid valves), so that the output value has a direct and full effect on the process,
use PID_Compact instead.
● Output_UP, Output_DN
The actuator has a relevant motor transition time and is controlled by two digital outputs.
Output_UP moves the valve in the open state direction.
Output_DN moves the valve in the closed state direction.
The motor transition time is taken into consideration in the calculation of the analog output
value as well as in the calculation of the digital output values. It is mainly required for correct
operation during auto-tuning and the anti-windup behavior. You should therefore configure
the motor transition time under "Actuator settings" with the value that the motor requires to
move the actuator from the closed to the opened state.
PID control
Function Manual, 03/2017, A5E35300227-AC
Using PID_3Step
5.3 PID_3Step V1
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