Bronkhorst IQ+FLOW (from 01-07-2013) - Manual (Page 23)

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4.1.3 Advanced measurement and control parameters
Measured Value (Fmeasure)
Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus
Float R -3.4E+38…
3.4E+38
205 33/0 0xA100…0xA101/41217…41218
Floating point variable of the 'Measured Value'. The 'Fmeasure' variable shows the measured value in the capacity and capacity unit
for which the instrument has been set. The 'Fmeasure' parameter is dependent of 'Capacity', 'Capacity Unit', 'Sensor Type' and
'Capacity 0%'.
Setpoint (Fsetpoint)
Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus
Float RW 0…3.4E+38 206 33/1 0xA119…0xA11A/41241…41242
Floating point variable of the 'Setpoint'. The 'Fsetpoint' variable shows the setpoint value in the capacity and capacity unit for which
the instrument has been set. The 'Fsetpoint' parameter is dependent of 'Capacity', 'Capacity Unit', 'Sensor Type' and 'Capacity 0%'.
Valve Output
Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus
Unsigned long RW 0…
16777215
55 114/1 0x001F/32
This parameter is the signal coming out of the controller, used for driving the valve. 0…16777215 corresponds with approximately
0…60 mAdc.
4.1.4 Controller parameters
The controlling algorithm for the valve handled by the micro-controller consists of several parameters which can be set.
Although many parameters could be accessed, Bronkhorst® advises not to change these parameters because during manufacturing
the controller is optimized. Changing of controller settings should be performed by or under supervision from trained service
personnel only.
The picture below shows the basic controller diagram of the digital instrument. It consists of a standard PID controller with a
number of add-ons. Basically, when a faster or slower controller response is needed, only the controller speed (Kspeed) or PID-Kp
should be changed.
Kp (PID-Kp)
Type Access Range FlowDDE FLOW-BUS Modbus
Float RW 0…1E+10 167 114/21 0xF2A8…0xF2A9/62121…62122
PID controller proportional action, multiplication factor.