INSTALLATION
Series 655
42/112
Edition 23.09.2019
979645EA
4.8.1
Control Algorithm
Algorithm Description
Adaptive
This is the most dynamic control algorithm. Before using adaptive control algorithm, a
special procedure called “learn” must be executed first (see chapter below). The valve
will observe the behavior of the vacuum system by moving the valve to different
positions. During the learn procedure the valve performs an internal parameter
estimation correspondent to the vacuum system.
Note: The adaptive pressure control work at its best if the conditions (mainly gas flow)
are close the conditions at the learn procedure.
Parameter:
Gain Factor
The Gain Factor is a control parameter to adapt the performance of
the pressure control algorithm. A higher gain results in a faster
response, higher over- / undershoots of pressure. A lower gain
results in slower response, lower over- / undershoot of pressure.
Sensor Delay
The Sensor Delay is a control parameter to compensate delays
during the pressure detection. Pipes and orifices for sensor
attachment can cause delays in response time and could impact
badly the pressure control stability. By adapting this parameter to the
approximate delay time stability problems can be reduced. But
control response time will be slowed down by this measure.
Learn Data
Selection
There are up to 4 different learn data sets available. Select which
Learn Data set the adaptive controller shall use for pressure control.
PI
This is a solid algorithm for pressure control. The performance will be behind the
adaptive control algorithm. But if the condition varies a lot, it’s possible that the adaptive
control algorithm does not work properly so the PI algorithm provides the best result.
Parameter:
P-Gain
The P-Gain is the proportional factor of the fixed control algorithm. A
higher P-Gain results in faster response, higher over- / undershoot of
pressure.
I-Gain
The I-Gain is the integral factor. The I-Gain helps to reach the target
pressure exactly.
Direction
The Control Direction defines the type of application, if the valve is
mounted in downstream or upstream. Downstream means the valve
is after the chamber and before the pump. Upstream, valve is
mounted before chamber and pump.
Soft
Pump
Is a modified PI control algorithm to pump down from atmospheric pressure. This control
algorithm has been optimized to prevent that the pressure in the chamber is falling too
fast (reduce occurrence of undershoots).
Parameter:
P-Gain
Same as in PI algorithm
I-Gain
Same as in PI algorithm
Parameter location:
CPA
DEVICENET
Pressure Control.Controller
Limited access in S-Single Stage Controller
(Class 51)