RSE-P II

Short Manual
Description on

- Assembly
RSE-P II - Operation

of the Controller RSE-P II

w +12.0 bar
x +12.0 bar

A1 A2

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First edition 03.09.2002 TEDOS/Schröder

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Table of Contents 2.3.3 Parameter Sets 1 and 2 ...............................16

2.3.4 Basic parameters..........................................16
2.3.5 Main structure...............................................18
1 Safety................................................6 2.3.6 System..........................................................18
2.3.7 Example „Change upper limit AO0“..............20
1.1 General safety information..........................7 2.3.8 Example „Change assignment YR“ ..............22
2.3.9 Example „Switch off of the burner control
1.2 Electrical connection ...................................8 at a variable Set-Point ..................................24
1.2.1 Protective conductor connection ....................9 2.3.10 Configuration example „Temperature
1.2.2 Power supply ..................................................9 controller“......................................................26
2.3.11 Configuration example „Steam pressure
controller“......................................................38
2 Operation........................................10

2.1 Display and operating elements ...............10 3 Mounting and Commissioning..... 48

2.2 Operating modes ........................................12 3.1 Rules for mounting.....................................48

2.3 Setting the controller parameters.............13 3.2 Basic configuration ....................................50

2.3.1 Menu structure..............................................13 3.2.1 DIP-switch setting.........................................50
2.3.2 Set Points .....................................................16
3.3 Electrical connection .................................52 3.5 Optimisation of the controlled
3.3.1 Connections of the controller RSE-P II ........54 behaviour.....................................................69
3.3.2 Connection example.....................................58 3.5.1 Adapting to the regulating device .................70
3.5.2 P-Controller ..................................................70
3.4 Setting the controller .................................62 3.5.3 PD-Controller................................................71
3.4.1 Setting the structural switches......................62 3.5.4 Pl-Controller..................................................72
3.4.1.1 Setting filter frequency..................................62 3.5.5 PID-Controller...............................................73
3.4.1.2 Inversion adjustment ....................................62 3.5.6 Three-step controller ....................................74
3.4.2 Setting control parameters ...........................63 3.5.6.1 TSC intern ....................................................77
3.4.3 Setting filter and operating threshold ...........63 3.5.6.2 TSC extern ...................................................78
3.4.4 Setting measured value correction...............64
3.4.5 Setting-up the linearizer ...............................64 3.6 How to improve the transient response...79
3.4.6 Example of setting-up limiting value.............65
3.4.7 Adjusting the position-feedback ...................66
3.4.8 Decision for TSC with external position
response.......................................................68

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1 Safety

We shall use the following warning signs in docu- This sign will be used if failure to
ments to draw your attention to peculiarities or po- comply strictly with operating instruc-
tential hazards: tions, working instructions or working
procedures etc. could lead to damage
to the controller.

This sign will be used if failure to

comply strictly with operating instruc-
tions, working instructions or working
procedures etc. could result in inju- This sign will be used to draw your
ries or fatal accidents.. attention to a peculiarity
1.1 General safety information

This technical document will help you to become famil-

iar with the operation and setting of the controller and to
use it in an optimal way for the purpose for which it is
intended. Nevertheless, this document does not replace • Operating personnel must be fa-
the technical manual of the RSE-P II controller miliar with the assembly, first start
(SAACKE reference number 1-8254-8010/02). up and the operation of the con-
troller

• The general safety information

The safety information, instructions described in the technical manual
and regulations described in the tech- of the RSE-P II controller (chapter
nical manual of the RSE-P II controller 1) have to be observed at all times
have to be observed at all times an in
particular during assembly, setting of
parameters and commissioning

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1.2 Electrical connection

• Parts of this controller are under • It is not allowed to connect the

high voltage. Warning information controller if it presents outer dam-
is , therefore, to be seriously taken ages.
into account as otherwise electrical
hazards or heavy body injuries can • During the electric installation, the
occur. „Assembly regulations of power in-
stallations with nominal voltage
• A safe and trouble-free operation below 1000 V" (VDE 0100) must
of this controller depends on the be followed!
appropriate transport, careful stor-
age, assembly and operation. It is • We shall not be liable for any plant
not allowed to connect the con- damages or malfunctions which
troller if it presents outer damages. may arise from failure to fulfil with
this documentation!
1.2.1 Protective conductor connection 1.2.2 Power supply

The protective conductor connection is to be carried out The power supply is carried out in the 230-VAC and 24-
in the 230-VAC and 24-VDC model via a special PE- VDC model via the “Supply”-connectors located at the
connector, which is located at the back side of the con- back side of the controller.
troller. Before the connection is carried out it is important to
always check whether the connecting device is suitable
for the supply voltage.
When the controller is under an oper-
ating voltage, each disconnection of
the protective conductor inside or It is absolutely necessary to check the
outside the controller can lead to an supply voltage mentioned on the
electric shock. name plate!

Interruption of the protective con- The power supply must be carried out
ductor is not allowed.. by using fuses; Limit the power (Fire
protection EN 61010-1 ) to 150 VA!

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2 Operation

2.1 Display and operating elements

RSE-P II

LCD-Display w +12.0 bar

LED " Output OPEN" (green) x +12.0 bar LED "Output CLOSE" (green)
LED "Manual Mode" (yellow) LED "Alarm 1" (red)
LED "Operation" (green) A1 A2 LED "Alarm 2" (red)

Key "Manual Mode" Key "Abort / Browse Backward"

Key "Menue / Acknowledge" Key "Select / Browse Forward"
Key "More / Open / Decrease Value" Key "Less / Close / Increase Value"
 The and keys are for changing the values in man-
The RSE-P II controller is operated and configured us-
ual operating mode as well as for setting the structural
ing the display and operating elements found on its
switches and parameters. Modification of the selected
front side.
value is dynamic: the longer the selected key is
pressed, the faster the range will be run through. This
In normal operation, the controller works in the „Auto-
dynamic setting process takes place in the steps: slow–
matic“ operating mode. The display window 0 is shown
medium– fast.
with the set values and dimensional units in the LCD
display
The status of the internal monitoring of the controller is
displayed by the LED „Ready“. This LED is constantly lit
You can page forwards between the individual display
when the controller is functioning correctly in normal
windows using the key. operation.

You can page backwards with the key. The last se- All interruptions in the normal program flow such as, for
lected display window will be shown until a new window example, importing user entries or BUS values into the
is selected with the keys. memory cause the LED to be extinguished briefly for
functional reasons.

Program errors or internal malfunctions of the controller

result, in contrast, in the LED being permanently extin-
guished (failure indication)
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2.2 Operating modes

To switch the controller from „Automatic“ operating If the „MAN“ operating mode cannot
be selected and deselected with
mode into manual operating mode, actuate the key.
The yellow LED „Manual mode“ will light up to confirm the key, the setting of the structural
this. switch „Switching M“ in the „Binary
Signals“ submenu is to be checked.
In „MAN“ operating mode, the connected actuator can Here another condition for selection
be moved into the desired position by manually using can be set.
the and keys. The actual travel movement will be
displayed via the LED‘s „Output ON“ and „Output OFF“.

By re-actuating the „Manual mode“ key, the control

switches back into automatic operating mode.
2.3 Setting the controller pa- 2.3.1 Menu structure
rameters
In order to keep the variety of possible accesses man-
ageable, the controller parameters and the structural
The controller can be adapted to the process-
switches are set by a process of various, graded levels
controlled-system either using special software from
assigned to the controller's individual function blocks.
SAACKE or directly via the operating elements on the
front panel.
The controller set-up function is called up with the
Before starting the parameterisation process, the pa- key. Within a level, the desired menu item or sub-item is
rameters and structural switches to be adapted must picked out by scrolling with key.
first be defined using the model copies in technical
manual of the RSE-P II controller. Structurally, the The selected menus or submenus can be selected with
models follow the controller menu structure, meaning the key.
that the values to be entered can easily be entered in
the correct sequence. To change the selected parameter values and / or
Make sure values are safe against unauthorised structural switch positions, use the and keys.
changes.

Any work on or changes to the equipment by unauthor-

ised persons impermissible!
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Set Points
Parameter Set 1
Parameter Set 2
Basic Parameter Analog Input 0
Analog Input 1
Controller
TSC-Output
Analog Output
RS 232 Interface
Alarms
Display
Characteristic 1
Characteristic 2
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Main Structure Analog Input General

Analog Input 0
Analog Input 1
Digital Input
Controller Analog Signals
Binary Signals
General
TSC-Output
Analog Output
Digital Outputs
RS232 Interface
Alarms Alarm L1
Alarm L2
Alarm L3
Alarm L4
Display
System Initialize
Display Values
MODEM TD-32

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2.3.2 Set Points

To go back a menu level, use the key.
In the „Set Points“ menu item, the internal Set-Points
W1 and W2 can be set.
The values set for the parameters and
the selected structural switch setting
2.3.3 Parameter Sets 1 and 2
are always taken over regardless of
whether the relevant menu was left
The controlled behaviour of the controller is set with the
using the or keys or whether parameter sets 1 and 2 (Kp, Tv, Vv, Tn and Ah)
the entry was confirmed with the (see chapt. 3.4).
key.

2.3.4 Basic parameters

When importing the changed values into the memory,
the controller will briefly show „-> Mem“ as confirmation In its individual submenus, the „Basic Parameters“
menu offers a comprehensive range of setting options
for adapting the various parameters of the controller.
Once the main structure has been set, the basic pa-
rameters can be adapted without changing the basic • The first character in the sequence is selected
structure. with the and keys.

Limits for the upper and lower Set-Point or correcting • Actuating the key stores the selected char-
value can be entered here just as, for example, tracking acter in the memory and the second character
values or the parameters for a safety correcting value. in the sequence can then be likewise selected,
The functions of each parameter and how to determine and so on.
them are described in the technical manual of the RSE-
P II controller. • The entry is automatically completed, once after
entering the last character the key is actu-
The „Window“ submenu has a comprehensive range of
ated again or the entry menu is exited via the
configuration options for the measured values to be
shown in the individual indication windows. The decimal „ “ key.
resolution of the display can be preset just as the di-
mensional unit to be displayed. • On actuating the key, the changes carried
out are immediately imported into the memory.
In the „Unit“ submenu, up to five alphanumeric charac- The entry menu is not, however, exited.
ters can be given as a dimensional unit for the meas-
ured values to be displayed.

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2.3.5 Main structure 2.3.6 System

The structural switches are set – for the purpose of The „System“ menu permits the resetting of the con-
adapting the basic functions of the controller – in the troller to the factory settings and offers control functions
individual sub-levels of the „Main Structure“ menu. for the checksum of the EPROM as well as the signal
condition at the analog inputs AI0 and AI1.
In the „Main Structure“ menu, the basic configuration of
the controller interfaces for the sensor type used, the To reset the controller to the factory settings, select the
regulating device or the signalling speed takes place on menu item „Initialize“ with the key. After selecting,
the MODBUS. In addition, the signal sources with the the safety query „Overwrite Settings“ will appear.
corresponding controller function units – e.g. for creat-
ing Set-Points, ascertaining correcting variables or for
If this safety query is acknowledged again with the
limiting – are assigned. The output signals of the indi-
key, all the parameters and structural switch positions
vidual function units can in part be further connected
will be reset to the factory settings.
internally and / or be assigned to the relay outputs.

The function and setting of each structural switch are

described in the technical manual of the RSE-P II con-
troller.
In the event of comprehensive changes being made to The checksum allows, for example, a check on pa-
the configuration, it is recommended that this resetting rameter changes that were carried out subsequently.
function is first carried out. The checksum remains defined for the set parameter
which was set once until the changes are accepted

If the „Initialize“ function is carried

out, it cannot be subsequently un-
done!

The „Display values“ menu item shows the checksum of

the EPROM as well as the digital value of the raw sig-
nals at the AI0 and AI1 inputs after the analog / digital
conversion. Paging between the individual values can
be done by using the key.

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2.3.7 Example „Change upper limit

AO0“

In this example, the „AO0o“ parameter (upper limit) of

the analog output is to be adapted:
 w +12.0 bar
x +12.0 bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter Basic Parameter
+ Main Structure + Analog Input 0
+ System
+ Analog Input 1
+ Controller
+ TSC-Output
+ Analog Output BP. -> AO0
+ RS232 Interface AO0u [%] + 0.0
+ Alarms
+ Display AO0o [%] + 100.0
+ Characteristic 1
+ Characteristic 2

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2.3.8 Example „Change assignment

YR“

In this example, the source for the position-response

YR is to be adapted from the factory setting AI0A (0) to
AI0BUS (3) via the structural switch „Assignment YR“:
 w +12.0 bar
x +12.0 bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter
Main Structure
+ Main Structure
+ Analog Inputs
+ System
+ Digital Inputs
+ Controller
+ TSC-Output Str. -> TSC
+ Analog Output Assigment YR 0
+ Digital Outputs 1
+ RS232 Interface 2
+ Alarms 3
+ Display

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2.3.9 Example „Switch off of the burner

Calculation:
control at a variable Set-Point
Range = 0 - 100% = 0 – 16 bar
In this example, a pressure switch with a variable Set-
Point shall be accomplished with the help of a limiter via 2 ⋅ 0,8 bar 1,6 bar ⋅ 100%
„L1 assignment +“ and „L1 assignment -“. H12[y] = = = 10%
16 bar 16 bar

The limiting value L1 shall switch off when the Set-Point

w = + 0,8 bar and switch on when the Set-Point w = -
L1 Assignment+ = 1 (x) = factory setting,
0,8 bar.
L1 Assignment - = 4 (W),
L1 Max/Min = 1 (MIN ALARM),
L1 Inversion =0 = factory setting
 w +12.0 bar
x +12.0 bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter
Main Structure
+ Main Structure
+ Analog Inputs
+ System
+ Digital Inputs
+ Controller
+ TSC-Output
+ Analog Output
+ Digital Outputs
+ RS232 Interface
+ Alarms Alarms
+ Display
Alarm L1 Alarm -> L1
Alarm L2 L1 Assign. + 0
Alarm L3 L1 Assign. - 1
Alarm L4 L1 Max/min 2
3
L1 Invert
4
...

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• Connection drawings - see chapt. 3.3.2 Fig. 3-4

and Fig. 3-11
2.3.10 Configuration example „Tempera-
ture controller“

In this example the RSE-PII is configured as a tem-

perature controller.

The following conditions are valid:

• Set-Point 130,0 °C

• Measuring range for setting 0..200,0 °C

• Setting at analog input 1 (AI1) with Pt100

• DIP-switch: S1-2 OFF

• Controller output: three-step controller with in-

ternal acknowledgement
Set-up of default setting (initialize controller)

w +##.# bar
x +##.# bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter
+ Main Structure 2x
+ System System Write EEPROM wait System
+ Initialize Parameter: # # # +Initialize
+ Display Values
2x
+ MODEM TD-32 w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

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Setting of the analog input 1 (AI1) for Pt100

w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter
+ Main Structure Main Structure Str. -> AI
+ System + Analog Inputs + General
+ Digital Inputs + Analog Input 0
+ Controller + Analog Input 1
+ TSC-Output
+ Analog Output
+ Digital Outputs
+ RS232 Interface
+ Alarms
+ Display
 Str. -> AI -> AI1
Signal 0
Str. -> AI -> AI1 Str. -> AI -> AI1 wait Str. -> AI
Signal 3 Signal 3 Signal -> Mem +Analog Input 1

3x
w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

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Setting the temperature range to 0..200,0 °C

w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter Basic Parameter
+ Main Structure + Analog Input 0
+ System
+ Analog Input 1
+ Controller
+ TSC-Output
+ Analog Output
+ RS232 Interface
+ Alarms
+ Display BP. -> Display
+ Characteristic 1 Point 0.0
+ Characteristic 2
+ Start
+ End
 BP. -> Display BP. -> Display wait BP. -> Display
End +200.0 End -> Mem Time [s] +1.0

BP. -> Display BP. -> Display BP. -> Display wait
Unit : X..... bar Unit : X..... Dar Unit : X..... -> Mem

BP. -> Display BP. -> Display BP. -> Display wait
Unit : X..... Dar Unit : X..... Der Unit : X...... -> Mem

BP. -> Display BP. -> Display BP. -> Display wait
Unit : X..... Der Unit : X..... Deg Unit : X...... -> Mem

BP. -> Display BP. -> Display BP. -> Display wait
Unit : X..... Deg Unit : X..... DegC Unit : X..... -> Mem

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BP. -> Display

Unit : X..... -> Mem

3x w +150.0 DegC
x +# # #.#
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Setting the Set-Point to 130 °C

w +150.0 DegC
x +# # #.#

< Setup Menue > Set-Points Set-Points

+ Set-Points W1 +150.0 DegC W1 +150.0 DegC
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2 W1 +130.0 DegC
+ Basic Parameter
+ Main Structure
+ System
 Set-Points wait < Controller setup >
W1 +130.0 -> Mem Set-Points
2x
w +130.0 DegC
x +###.+ DegC

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Controller output: three-step controller with internal acknowledgement

w +130.0 DegC
x +###.+ DegC

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter
Main Structure
+ Main Structure
+ Analog Inputs
+ System
+ Digital Inputs
Str. -> Controller
+ Controller
+ Analog Signals
+ TSC-Output
+ Analog Output + Binary Signals
+ Digital Outputs + General
+ RS232 Interface
+ Alarms
+ Display
 Controll -> Gen.
Output 1
Regler
Controll
-> ->
Allg.
Gen. wait Str. ->->Controller
Regler Allg.
Output 2 Regler
Regler->->Allg.
Allg.
Reglerausgang
Output ->1Mem + General
Reglerausgang 1
3x w +130.0 DegC
x +##.# DegC

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• DIP- switch: S1-2 ON

2.3.11 Configuration example „Steam
pressure controller“ • Controller output: three-step controller with in-
ternal acknowledgement
In this example the RSE-PII is configured as a steam
pressure controller. • Connection drawings - see chapt. 3.3.2 Fig. 3-7
and Fig. 3-11
The following conditions are valid:

• Set-Point 10 bar

• Measuring range for setting 4..20 mA = 0..20

bar

• Setting at analog input 1 (AI1) with 2-wire

measuring transducer
Set-up of default setting (initialize controller)

w +##.# bar
x +##.# bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter
+ Main Structure 2x
+ System System Write EEPROM wait System
+ Initialize Parameter: # # # +Initialize
+ Display Values
2x
+ MODEM TD-32 w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

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Set analog input 1 (AI1) for measuring transducer 4..20 mA

w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter
+ Main Structure Main Structure Str. -> AI
+ System + Analog Inputs + General
+ Digital Inputs + Analog Input 0
+ Controller + Analog Input 1
+ TSC-Output
+ Analog Output
+ Digital Outputs
+ RS232 Interface
+ Alarms
+ Display
 Str. -> AI -> AI1
Signal 0
Str. -> AI -> AI1 Str. -> AI -> AI1 wait Str. -> AI
Signal 1 Signal 1 Signal -> Mem +Analog Input 1

3x
w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

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Set pressure range to 0..20 bar

w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter Basic Parameter
+ Main Structure + Analog Input 0
+ System
+ Analog Input 1
+ Controller
+ TSC-Output
+ Analog Output
+ RS232 Interface
+ Alarms
+ Display BP. -> Display
+ Characteristic 1 Point 0.0
+ Characteristic 2
+ Start
+ End
 BP. -> Display BP. -> Display wait Basic Parameter
End +20.0 End -> Mem + Display

2x
w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

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Set Set-Point to 10 bar

w +12.0 bar
x +##.# bar

< Setup Menue > Set-Points Set-Points

+ Set-Points W1 +15.0 bar W1 +15.0 bar
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2 W1 +10.0 bar
+ Basic Parameter
+ Main Structure
+ System
 Set-Points wait < Controller setup >
W1 +10.0 -> Mem Set-Points
1x
w +10.0 bar
x +# #.# bar

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Controller output: three-step controller - internal acknowledgement

w +10.0 bar
x +##.# bar

< Setup Menue >

+ Set-Points
+ Parameter Set 1
+ Parameter Set 2
+ Basic Parameter
Main Structure
+ Main Structure
+ Analog Inputs
+ System
+ Digital Inputs
Str. -> Controller
+ Controller
+ Analog Signals
+ TSC-Output
+ Analog Output + Binary Signals
+ Digital Outputs + General
+ RS232 Interface
+ Alarms
+ Display
 Controll -> Gen.
Output 1
Regler
Controll
-> ->
Allg.
Gen. wait Str. ->->Controller
Regler Allg.
Output 2 Regler
Regler->->Allg.
Allg.
Reglerausgang
Output ->1Mem + General
Reglerausgang 1
3x
w +10.0 bar
x +##.# bar

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Commissioning Compact Controller RSE-P II

3 Mounting and Commissioning

3.1 Rules for mounting

Installation of the toroidal sealing ring
The RSE-P II controller can be operated in any position into the panel mounting is a MUST in
order to ensure the front-side protection
IP 54!
The following procedures are to be carried out when
assembling the controller:

• Move the housing from the front into the panel

• Mark the panel mounting cut-out 91,5 x 91,5
mounting cut-out.
mm and cut out.

• Affix a fastening element to the upper side of

• Place CR-toroidal sealing ring from the rear
the controller in such a way that it snaps into
side of the device on the front frame.
place in one of the openings on the housing.
Tighten a little with a screwdriver.
 • Likewise affix the second fastening element to
the lower side of the controller diagonally oppo-
site the upper fastening.

• Tighten both fastening elements so far until the

housing sits fast without warping

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3.2 Basic configuration

3.2.1 DIP-switch setting

EEPROM with
Operatingsystem
S1
1
4
3
EEPROM with 2
1
Operatingsystem
S1
1
1 ON
2 ON

1 2 3 4

"ON" = Press DIP-switches to

direction of mainboard ! ON

Figure 3-1a: Main board (Version B) Figure 3-1b: Main board (Version C)
Before commissioning, it must be ascertained whether The analog input AI1 is configured with the S1-2 switch:
the respective analog input is being operated at a (0) 4
– 20 mA interface or at a (0) 2- 10 V interface (rheo- • S1-2 = OFF => Rheostatic teletransmitter/Pt100
static teletransmitter or Pt100).This is done using the Voltage 0 – 10 V
internal DIP switch.
• S1-2 = ON => (0) 4 - 20 mA interface
The respective DIP switches are located on the con-
troller's printed circuit board. To set them, the device on
the rear side must be opened and the main board must
removed as required. In the version C the DIP-switches S1-
3 and S1-4 are without function.
The analog input AI0 is configured with the S1-1 switch:

• S1-1 = OFF => Rheostatic teletransmitter/Pt100

Voltage 0 – 10 V

• S1-1 = ON => (0) 4 - 20 mA interface

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3.3 Electrical connection

To ensure the required high level of
The electrical connection is to be done in accordance electromagnetic compatibility (EMC),
with the connection diagrams shown on the next page. an additional connection must be cre-
ated from one of the housing bolts to
With 230-V devices, in order to avoid radio interference, earth.
the power lines are to be laid separately from all the
other lines. This connection must be as short as
possible and of low-impedance, even
for high frequencies (copper band or
HF strand). Alternatively, a strand of
at least 2,5 mm² can be used.
 1

85 - 264 VAC
L1

50 - 60 Hz
5

Supply
2 9

RS232 Interface
N
4
3 PE 8

IF1
3
7
9 Rel 0
2
6
10 Rel 1
1
11 Rel

Out
12 Y+ AO 0+ 31

Out
AO 0- 32
13 Y
AI 0+ 33
14 Y- 34
AI 0-
AI 1+ 35
AI 1- 36
4

In
0 VDC
DI 0 37
5

Extern power
+24 VDC max.0.05A DI 1 38
6 I0 1.0mA DI 2 39
DI GND 40
7 I1 1.0mA
8 I0/I1 GND

Figure 3-2: Connection diagram 24 VDC Figure 3-3: Connection diagram 230 VAC

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3.3.1 Connections of the controller RSE-P II

Module name Terminals Connection possibilities

Analog input AI0 AI0+ (33) 0 – 10 V

(0) 4 - 20 mA also 2-wire-system with measuring transducer
12 Bit AI0- (34)
supply.
+ 24 VDC / 30 mA
Potentiometer.
Pt100 in 4-wire-system.

Analog input AI2 AI1+ (35) 0 - 10V

(0) 4 - 20 mA also 2-wire-system with measuring transducer
12 Bit AI1- (36)
supply.
+ 24 VDC / 30 mA
Potentiometer.
Pt100 in 4-wire-system.
 Module name Terminals Connection possibilities

Digital inputs DI0-DI2 DI0 (37) Digital input 1, e.g. of control action.
24 DC DI1 (38) Digital input 1 2, e.g. Ventilation.

DI2 (39) Digital input 3, e.g. Ignition position 2.

DI GND (40) Common root DI 0-2.

Analog output AA1 AO0+ (31) 0 (4) – 20 mA

16 Bit AO0- (32) Set-Point, feedback value, AI1, AI2, ...

Three-step relay Y+ (12) Controller output Motor open (floating contact).

Y- (14) Controller output Motor close (floating contact).

Y (13) Common root Y+, Y-

Relay for limiting values Rel 0 (9) e.g. Limiting value 1 (floating contact).
and alarms
Rel 1 (10) e.g. Limiting value 2 (floating contact).

Rel (11) Common root Rel 0 and Rel 1

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Module name Terminals Connection possibilities

Power supply L1 (1) 85 – 264 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz

230VAC N (2) 0 VAC

PE (3) Equipotential bonding.

Power supply + 24 VDC (1) 20 – 30 VDC

24 V DC 0 VDC (2) 0 VDC

PE (3) Equipotential bonding.

Supply external + 24 VDC/ (5) External power supply for 2-wire-measuring transducer.
MT(2-wire) (0,05 A)

0 VDC (4)

Stabilised current regula- I0 (6) 1 mA stabilised current regulators (2 x) for supplying Pt100 or
tors rheostatic teletransmitters.
I1 (7)

GND I (8) Common root for I0 and I1.

 Module name Terminals Connection possibilities

RS232C interface RxD Pin 2 Received data.

9-Pol. SUB-D PIN
TxD Pin 3 Transmission data.

GND Pin 5 Common root for RxD and TxD.

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Peculiarities PT100 input

3.3.2 Connection example
The working range of the PT100 input can be set to,
I0 (6) e.g. 0.0 °C to 200.0 °C. The following settings are nec-
essary and must be identical.
AI0+ (33)
Basic parameter Î Display:
Set up display range: Decimal point, initial value, final
Pt value, units, e.g.
100
PT100 = 0 – 200.0 °C = 0.0 – 100.0%
In the case of temperature only one digit after the
AI0- (34) comma is displayed.
I0/I1
GND (8) Basic parameter Î Analog input x:
Match the working range of PT100 to the display range
Figure 3-4: Pt100 of the used PT100 input
TMA [DegC] 0.0 °C
TME [DegC] 200.0 °C
 I1 (7)

I1 (7)

AI1+ (35) R 130 Ω Rp

-5kΩ
AI1+ (35) R 130 Ω Rp
-5kΩ
AI1- (36)

AI1- (36) I0/I1 Rp = 390 Ω

GND (8) required,
I0/I1 Rp = 390 Ω incl. R L* if R > 400 Ω
GND (8) required,
if R > 400 Ω Figure 3-6: Rheostatic teletransmitter
(3-wire)
Figure 3-5: Rheostatic teletransmitter
(4-wire)
When connecting rheostatic tele-
transmitters in accordance with
figs. 3-5 and 3-6, a range adaptation
via the X0, Y0, X1 and Y1 parameters
is necessary!

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AI1+ (35)
+ 24 V (5)

Mu auxiliary voltage Mu

AI0+ (33)
AI1- (36)
AI0- (34)
Figure 3-8: Measuring transducer with auxiliary voltage
0 VDC (4)

Avoid at all costs a short circuit via the

measuring transducer Mu, as other-
Figure 3-7: 2-Wire measuring transducer wise the input resistor of the input
currents is damaged by the high cur-
rent!
 OPEN
Y+ (12)
4K7 120R AI+ (33, 35)

N M

180R
0 - 10V 0 - 0,36V
Y- (14)
CLOSE
AI- (34, 36)
L1 Y (13)
Figure 3-9: Connection when using Figure 3-11: Connection TSC outlet
0 – 10 V at analog input

+ 24 V Rel (11)
+ 24 VDC (5) DI0 (37)

DI1 (38) Rel 0 (9)

DI2 (39)
0V Rel 1 (10)
0 VDC (4) DIGND (40)

Figure 3-12: Connection relay outputs

Figure 3-10: Connection digital inputs

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3.4.1.1 Setting filter frequency

3.4 Setting the controller Adjust the „Filter Freq“ structural switch to the mains
frequency of the installation - 50 or 60 Hz - (factory set-
ting 50 Hz) to suppress interferences caused by the
3.4.1 Setting the structural switches mains frequency.

The setting of the structure switch can be done directly 3.4.1.2 Inversion adjustment
at the configuration menu of the controller (see chapt.
2.3). or by means of a special SAACKE software. In case of a known inversion structure switch “Inver-
sion” set up accordingly.
In order to be able to document all the basic settings of
the structure switches, tables where all these settings In case of an unknown inversion, put the controller in
should be entered are available in the technical manual manual mode and determine the behaviour of the ad-
of the RSE-P II controller justing device in the process that is switched off or
when the adjusting device is in a safety position. Adjust
Further information on the set-up of structure switches the structure switch “Inversion” accordingly.
can be found in the technical manual of the RSE-P II If during this test the adjusting device closes (in the
controller. case of three-step controllers), the connections +∆y and
-∆y must be exchanged.
3.4.2 Setting control parameters 3.4.3 Setting filter and operating
threshold
The control parameters can be set directly via the pa-
rameter menu at the controller (see chapt 2.3) or via The filtering time constants „TF“ for the input filter are
special SAACKE software. set to the highest value permitted by the control loop
without affecting adjustability.
In order to be able to document all the set parameter
values, tables where all these values should be entered If the controller output is also to be quietened or the
are available in the technical manual of the RSE-P II load on the actuator diminished, the operating threshold
controller Ah can be increased.

In order to determine the control parameters to be set, it It must be ensured that the remaining divergence can
is necessary to first determine the process system data. accept the value of the threshold value set.
With this process system data it is necessary to ensure Further information on the set-up can be found in the
that an adequate behaviour of the control circuit is technical manual of the RSE-P II controller.
achieved. As a general rule there are no optimal con-
troller settings. Further information on the set-up can be
found in the technical manual of the RSE-P II controller.

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3.4.4 Setting measured value correc- 3.4.5 Setting-up the linearizer

tion
In order to be able to show a non-linear, physical input
The measurement can be corrected in various ways by quantity, it must first be linearized within a measuring
using the measured value correction (see technical range.
manual of the RSE-P II controller):
The linearization takes place with the help of a traverse,
• The compensation of measuring errors in an which consists of 12 straight lines within the measure-
operating point (constant-value control) ment range. The axis of the electrical input quantity is
divided into 12 identical intervals, which give the physi-
• Minimisation of linearity divergences in a re- cal variables. The parameters shall then be entered.
stricted working area (variable Set-Point) Further information on set-up can be found in the tech-
nical manual of the RSE-P II controller.
• The correspondence with other measuring sets
(recorders, indicators, controls,...)

• The compensation of example strews of sen-

sors, measuring transformers, etc.
3.4.6 Example of setting-up limiting In the example the relay 0 shall (via the limiting value
L1)
value
switch off at 12 bar
H = 4 bar
Relais ON
switch back on again at 8 bar

The signal range amounts to 4 – 20 mA = 0 – 16.0 bar

The limiting value to be set is calculated as follows:

0 8 L1=10 12 16 bar (x)

12 + 8bar
Example: L1% = • 100% = 62,5%
2 • 16bar
L1+ assignment x (1)
L1- assignment L1(%) (0)
The hysteresis to be set is calculated as follows:
L1 Max/MinMin (1)
L1 inversion Normal (0)
L1% 62,5% 12 − 8bar
H 12% = • 100% = 25%
H12 25,0% 16bar
Relay 0 assignment L1 (1)

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3.4.7 Adjusting the position-feedback

Adjusting the position-feedback (TSC extern)
In order to adjust the position-feedback of a servomotor,
it is necessary to first manually drive the servomotor to
its lower position, which later should correspond to 0%. AI1A [%] = Y Linearized X1 / Y1
Regulation Signal
The displayed value (here e.g. 40%) must be written 100.0 %
down. Afterwards the servomotor is manually driven to
its upper position, which later should correspond to
100%. The displayed value (here e.g. 85%) must also
be written down.
50.0 %

The noted down values for X0 (0%-value) and X1

(100%-value) are now entered in the parameters X0
and X1 of the analog input for the position-feedback. X0 / Y0

The structure switch “ Linear Gain” must be switched Input Signal

0.0 %
on! AI1 [%] = X
0 VR=1 VR=10
3.4 % 35.6 %
If the servomotor is driven again to the lower and upper Fig. 3-13: Linear adjustment
position, the corresponding values 0% and 100% are
shown on the display.
Example: • Set the controller on manual mode, set servo-
motor to compound regulator level 1 (CLOSED)
AI1 X0 =3.4 % and write down AI1 value, e.g. 3.4 %
AI1 Y0 =0.0 %
AI1 X1 =35.6% • Set the servomotor to compound regulator level
AI1 Y1 =100.0% 10 (OPEN) and write down AI1 value, e.g. 35.6
%
In the example the position-responses are read via
the analog input 1 • Set-up AI1: X0 = 3.4 %, AI1: X1 = 35.6 %
Set-up AI1: Y0= 0.0 %, AI1: Y1 = 100%
• Set controller output to TSC with INTERNAL
feedback (2) • Basic structure Î Analog input 1:
Set MEASURED VALUE ADJUSTMENT to 1!
• Set-up AI1: X0 = 0.0 %, AI1: X1 = 100 %
Set-up AI1: Y0 = 0.0 %, AI1: Y1 = 100% • Whenever necessary set the controller output to
TSC with EXTERNAL feedback (1)
• Set LCD display to AI1
• Control the position-response signal from 0.0 %
to 100.0 %.

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3.4.8 Decision for TSC with external A TSC with external position response must be
position response used here:

• A P or a PD controller is employed
Requirements:
• Intermediate positions (example compound
• A servomotor is connected to the TSC outputs regulator at level 2) are needed, which can be,
for example, switched via digital inputs (DI
• The position response as potentiometer 130 Ω 0...DI 2)
to 5 kΩ or a position encoder with 0(4)...20 mA
is available
3.5 Optimisation of the con- Starting with this initial setting, the control loop is opti-
mised as follows:
trolled behaviour
• For three-step controllers: first optimise the po-
This short manual aims at the description of the set-up sition control loop (see chapt. 3.5.1 )
according to the empirical method. Further information
on the set-up, e.g. according to the command action, • Select the desired controlled behaviour and set
can be found in the technical manual of the RSE-P II the controller according to the specifications in
controller. the chapters 3.5.2 - 3.5.5

To achieve stable automatic control, the following fac-

tory settings are already in place:

• Proportional gain Kp = 0,1

• Integral action time Tn = 9999 s

• Rate time Tv = 0,0 s

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3.5.1 Adapting to the regulating device 3.5.2 P-Controller

First, the motor running period must be set with the „Ty“ • Set the desired Set-Point and – in manual op-
parameter. Next, the position control loop is optimised erating mode – set the error signal to zero via
in manual operating mode with the „Toff“ and „Ton“ pa- the „Yman“ parameter. The structural switch
rameters. With non-linearities, this must be done in the „Man. Offset“ for manual setting of the operating
area of the greatest steepness: point must be switched on.

• „The „Ton“ parameter must be set in such a • Switch-over to automatic operating mode
way that the actuating drive can process the
control increments. • „Slowly make „Kp“ greater until the control loop
starts to oscillate due to Set-Point changes.
• „The „Toff“ parameter must be reduce until the
position control loop overshoots via small man- • „Make „Kp“ very slightly smaller until the ten-
ual changes in correcting variable (do not, how- dency to oscillate is eliminated.
ever, set „Toff“ to less than „Ton“!).

• „The „Toff“ parameter is to be increased again

until the position control loop is calm.
3.5.3 PD-Controller • Keep repeating the two steps above until the
oscillations can no longer be eliminated.
• Set the desired Set-Point and, in manual oper-
ating mode, bring the error signal to zero using • Make „Tv“ and „Kp“ slightly smaller until the
the „Yman“ parameter. The „Man. Offset“ tendency to oscillate has been removed.
structural switch, for manual setting of the oper-
ating point must be switched on.

• Switch-over to automatic operating mode.

• Slowly make „Kp“ greater until the control loop

starts to oscillate due to Set-Point changes.

• Set „Tv“ from 0 to 1 s.

• Make „Tv“ greater until the oscillations are

eliminated.

• Slowly make „Kp“ greater until the oscillations

start again.
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3.5.4 Pl-Controller • Make „Tn“ slightly greater until the tendency to

oscillate is eliminated.
• Set the desired Set-Point and, in manual oper-
ating mode, bring the error signal to zero using
the „Yman“ parameter. The „Man. Offset“
structural switch, for manual setting of the oper-
ating point, must be switched on.

• Switch-over to automatic operating mode.

• Slowly make „Kp“ greater until the control loop

starts to oscillate due to Set-Point changes.

• Make „Kp“ slightly smaller until the tendency to

oscillate is eliminated.

• Make „Tn“ smaller until the control loop starts to

oscillate again.
3.5.5 PID-Controller • Keep repeating these steps until the oscillations
can no longer be eliminated.
• Switch-over to automatic operating mode.
• Make „Tv“ and „Kp“ slightly smaller until the
• Slowly make „Kp“ greater until the control loop tendency to oscillate has been eliminated.
starts to oscillate due to Set-Point changes.

• Make „Tn“ smaller until the control loop starts to

oscillate again.

• Make „Tn“ slightly greater until the control loop

is stable.

• Switch „Tv“ from 0 to 1 s and make it greater

until the oscillations are eliminated.

• Slowly make „Kp“ greater until the oscillations

start again.

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3.5.6 Three-step controller

y
X Sd
w

y22 x = regulating variable

w = setpoint
X Sd X Sh = switching range (neutral zone)
X Sd = switching difference (hysteresis) = Aee - Aea
y12 =y 21
y = correcting variable
y11 = motor control valve opens
y12 = motor control valve not actuated
y11 y22 = motor control valve closes
Aee = switch on
x Aea = switch off
-Aea -Aee Aea Aee
X Sh

Figure 3-14: Static characteristic curve of a three-step controller with disabled feedback
 Here, the following relationships apply:
So that the set Kp applies to the floating time of the
respective actuator, the motor running period Tm must
be set using the „Ty“ parameter. This parameter is fac- • Switch on Aee = 4 100% ⋅ Te
Ty
tory-set to 90 s and the smallest regulating step is 0,2s.
The feedback can be switched off depending on con-
figuration. If optimisation is done according to the con- • Switch off Aea = 3 100% ⋅ Te
Ty
trolled behaviour, the instructions in the table below are
to be observed.
• Hysteresis = 100% ⋅ Te
Ty
The neutral zone XSh can be made greater using the
„Toff“ and „Ton“ parameters if the switching outputs
frequently switch alternately. It is, however, important to • Pause Aa = 100% ⋅ Ta
Ty
remember that a larger neutral zone effects a lesser
control sensitivity. For this reason, it is advisable to try
to find a sensible optimum between number of switch-
ing actuations (actuator wear) and control sensitivity.

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Parameter Settings Effect

Kp Smaller Shorter regulating steps, greater stability, slower settling of malfunctions

Greater Longer regulating steps, lesser stability, faster settling of malfunctions

Toff Greater Longer pauses between regulating steps, greater stability, slower settling of malfunctions

Smaller Shorter pauses between regulating steps, lesser stability, faster settling of malfunctions

Ton Greater Regulating steps bigger, lesser stability

Optimal Greater stability

 This minimum possible resolution is transferred with the
3.5.6.1 TSC intern
process system amplification Ks to the regulating vari-
able with
The minimum operating time, set with the „Ton“ pa-
∆x = Ks . ∆y.
rameter, should be set at least so great that the actuat-
ing drive starts moving safely in accordance with the
The minimum switch-off time, set with the „Toff“ pa-
pre-connected power switch. The greater the value to
rameter, should be set to a value great enough that the
which Te is set, the more quietly and wear-free the
actuating drive comes to a halt safely with regard to the
switching and driving elements work. In any case, the
pre-connected power switch, before a new control pulse
dead band, within which the controller cannot control in
– especially in the opposite direction – arises.
a defined manner, becomes greater, since the resolu-
tion of the regulating variable decreases as the mini-
The greater the value set for Toff, the more quietly and
mum operating time increases.
wear-free the switching and driving elements will func-
tion, but the greater will be the idle time of the controller.
The factory setting is Ton = 50 ms, which, in the case of
Usually, the values Ton and Toff are set to the same
a 90 s actuating drive, corresponds to a y-resolution of
value.
100% ⋅ 0,05s
∆y = 100% ⋅ Te = = 0,06%
Ty 90s

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For 60 s drives, the values for Toff = Ton = 120 to 240 3.5.6.2 TSC extern
ms are recommended. The less calm the process-
controlled-system is, the higher the two values should The position control loop is optimised with the parame-
be set, provided that this is justifiable by the controlled ters Ton and Toff. The same relationships apply as for
results. „TSC Intern“. In addition to the criteria of the control-
increments processability by the regulating device,
In accordance with the set Ton and the ∆y and ∆x re- there is also to consider the dynamics of the position
sulting therefrom, the controller operating threshold control loop. It will normally be necessary to make the
value must be set (parameter Ah). selection of Ton and Toff and of the resulting operating
threshold value, which is somewhat greater than in the
The condition: case of „TSC Intern“.
Ah > ∆x or. A > 100%⋅Ks ⋅ Te
2 2 ⋅ Ty
must be observed, since the controller otherwise gives
out control increments, although the error signal has
reached the smallest possible value via the final resolu-
tion.
3.6 How to improve the transient With the following illustrations first conclusions can be
deduced on the parameters to be optimised. Further
response information can be found in the technical manual of the
RSE-P II controller.
The adaptation of the controller to the process-
controlled-system can be tested by recording the start- When one of the determined parameters hits its range
up behaviour at a Set-Point. To check the setting when limits, the other parameter should be adjusted some-
the condition is already settled, either a deliberate mal- what in the opposite direction of effect.
function is introduced to the process or the Set-Point is
increased or reduced by approx. 10%. Further information can be found in the technical man-
ual of the RSE-P II controller.
The feedback value can be protocolled with the
SAACKE-Software for the RSE-P II controller or with an
X-Y plotter. The controller setting is then checked and
altered where necessary using the diagram produced.

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Feedback value Feedback value Feedback value

Tn to small Tn to big Kp to small

time time time

Feedback value Feedback value

optimised setting

Kp to big

time time

Figure 3-15: Optimising controller setting

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