
The Transducer Block
3.9 PR_CUST_LIN Block (PA Slot 4) Parameter List
SITRANS TH400 PROFIBUS® PA
Configuration Manual, 02/2007, A5E01039143-01
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3.9.3
Custom Polynomial Linearisation, Description
Polynomial linearisation can be used on mV and ohmic input signals. Polynomial
linearisation is executed according to the function f(x) = a
0
+ a
1
*x + a
2
*x
2
+ a
3
*x
3
+ a
4
*x
4
, in
which a
0
...a
4
equal the coefficients for a fourth order polynomial and x equals the input
value. This function requires that the user can obtain or calculate the coefficients of up to 5
fourth order polynomials. Various computer programs such as Math Cad can calculate these
coefficients. If the preceding text is unfamiliar one should use the function table linearisation
in case of customer specific linearisation.
LIN_TYPE 240 = “Custom defined TC” generates a customer specific polynomial
linearisation. The function is primarily suitable for specific thermo elements but also for
millivolt signals if the user can accept to enter the input and the output values of the
polynomial in µV and °C respectively.
LIN_TYPE 241 = “Custom defined RTD” generates a customer specific polynomial
linearisation. The function is particularly suitable for specific RTD sensors but also for non-
linear ohmic signals if the user can accept to enter the input and output values of the
polynomials in ohm and °C respectively.
Please remember that polynomial linearisation is absolute. The output value is calculated
continuously according to the applied input value and the function formula. The max. input
range can be limited precisely to the input range in which the polynomial linearisation will be
used. The PRIMARY_VALUE_UNIT defines the unit of the values provided by the
AI_TRANSDUCER BLOCK. The parameter OUT_SCALE in the AI block can scale the
values and change the unit to e.g. mV or ohm.