Introduction V1 (S7-1200, S7-1500) - PID

Using PID_Compact (S7-1200, S7-1500)

ft:publication_title
Using PID_Compact (S7-1200, S7-1500)
Product
PID
Version
V20
Publication date
11/2024
Language
en-US
Introduction V1

Configure the following properties of the "PID_Compact" technology object under "Basic settings" in the Inspector window or in the configuration window:

  • Physical quantity

  • Control logic

  • Start-up behavior after reset

  • Setpoint (only in the Inspector window)

  • Process value (only in the Inspector window)

  • Output value (only in the Inspector window)

Setpoint, process value and output value

You can only configure the setpoint, process value and output value in the Inspector window of the programming editor. Select the source for each value:

  • Instance DB

    The value saved in the instance DB is used.

    Value must be updated in the instance DB by the user program.

    There should be no value at the instruction.

    Change via HMI possible.

  • Instruction

    The value connected to the instruction is used.
    The value is written to the instance DB each time the instruction is called.

    No change via HMI possible.