MC_AxRtReadForceDiff_BkPlcMc (from V3.0)

The function block handles determination of the actual force of the axis from the input data of two analog input terminals. The actual pressure on the A- and B-sides is converted to the force acting on the load, taking into account the areas and the sliding friction.

If only one input signal is available, a function block of type MC_AxRtReadForceSingle_BkPlcMc should be used. If the actual pressure is to be determined, a function block of type MC_AxRtReadPressureDiff_BkPlcMc should be used.

Inputs

VAR_INPUT
    AdcValueA:      INT:=0;
    AdcValueB:      INT:=0;
    ScaleFactorA:   LREAL:=0.0;
    ScaleOffsetA:   LREAL:=0.0;
    ScaleFactorB:   LREAL:=0.0;
    ScaleOffsetB:   LREAL:=0.0;
    SlippingOffset: LREAL:=0.0;
    ReadingMode:    E_TcMcPressureReadingMode:=iTcHydPressureReadingDefault;
END_VAR

E_TcMcPressureReadingMode

Name	Type	Description
AdcValueA	INT	These parameters are used to transfer the input data of the analog terminals.
AdcValueB	INT
ScaleFactorA	LREAL	[N/ADC_INC] This value represents the weighting. It determines which pressure increase corresponds to a stage of the AD converter.
ScaleOffsetA	LREAL	[N/ADC_INC] This offset is used to correct the zero point of the pressure scale.
ScaleFactorB	LREAL	[N/ADC_INC] This value represents the weighting. It determines which pressure increase corresponds to a stage of the AD converter.
ScaleOffsetB	LREAL	[N/ADC_INC] This offset is used to correct the zero point of the pressure scale.
SlippingOffset	LREAL	[N] If the function block is used for calculating the active force, the force required to overcome the sliding friction can be entered here.
ReadingMode	E_TcMcPressureReadingMode	The actual value to be determined can be specified here. Axis_Ref_BkPlcMc.ST_TcHydAxRtData.fActPressure is selected as default target.

Inputs/outputs

VAR_INOUT
    Axis:       Axis_Ref_BkPlcMc;
END_VAR

Name	Type	Description
Axis	Axis_Ref_BkPlcMc	Here, the address of a variable of type Axis_Ref_BkPlcMc should be transferred.

Outputs

VAR_OUTPUT
    Error:          BOOL;
    ErrorID:        UDINT;
END_VAR

Name	Type	Description
Error	BOOL	The occurrence of an error is indicated here.
ErrorID	UDINT	An encoded indication of the cause of the error is provided here.

Behaviour of the function block:

The function block determines the actual pressure and the actual force of the axis by evaluating the variables AdcValueA and AdcValueB. The result is entered in ST_TcHydAxRtData.fActPressure.

	The parameters assigned to an axis can be saved in ST_TcHydAxParam.fCustomerData[...], for example. This ensures that the data are loaded, saved and backed up together with the standard parameters of the axis and are also exported and imported, as required.

Determining a differential actual pressure

Commissioning is usually done in one of three ways.

Commissioning option A (preferred for ±10V)

In this case, no movement of the axis is required. The achievable accuracy is sufficient for high-quality pressure sensors in most cases.

The rated pressure of the pressure sensors divided by AdcValueA_MAX or AdcValueB_MAX should be entered as ScaleFactorA and ScaleFactorB.
If the function block is used for determining the actual pressure, the parameters ScaleArreaA and ScaleArreaB should be set to 1.0. Otherwise these parameters should be specified for an actual force in N (= Newton) in mm².

Commissioning option B

For this option it is necessary that a function block can be approached with full system pressure in both directions. A genuine movement of the axis is not required. Approaching of the end stops can be modeled by limiting the axis movement through provisional limits or even complete mechanical fixing.

All function blocks, which respond to the value of ST_TcHydAxRtData.fActPressure, must be deactivated.
First, slowly approach the lower function block (in the direction of decreasing actual position). The values for AdcValueA and AdcValueB are determined and logged. The system pressure should now be present on the A-side and the tank pressure – and therefore the ambient pressure – on the B-side. Should this not be the case for some reason, the pressures on the A- and B-side should be determined through measurement.
Then, slowly approach the upper function block (in the direction of increasing actual position). The values for AdcValueA and AdcValueB are again determined and logged. Now measure the pressures again.
The parameters to be entered can then be calculated as follows:
ScaleFactorA := (PressureA_MAX - PressureA_MIN) / (AdcValueA_MAX - AdcValueA_MIN);
ScaleFactorB := (PressureB_MAX - PressureB_MIN) / (AdcValueB_MAX - AdcValueB_MIN);
ScaleOffsetA := PressureA_MIN - ScaleFactorA * AdcValueA;_MIN
ScaleOffsetB := PressureB_MIN - ScaleFactorB * AdcValueB;_MIN

Commissioning option C

Alternatively, commissioning can be carried out without axis control. However, the accuracy that can be achieved in this way is much lower.

First, the axis should be made pressure-free. To this end, switch off the compressor and relieve the pressure in the accumulator.
Ensure that the axis does not build up pressure. To this end, an axis that is subject to external forces (gravity etc.) should be supported mechanically. Open the valve several times in both directions, either manually or electrically.
Now determine and log the values for AdcValueA and AdcValueB. The tank pressure – and therefore the ambient pressure – should be present both on the A-side and on the B-side. Should this not be the case for some reason, the pressures on the A- and B-side should be determined through measurement. Use the values found in this way as MIN values in the equations mentioned above.
Take the pressure for the upper limit of the electrical signal (10 V, 20 mA) from the data sheet specifications for the pressure sensors. Use the upper limit value for the converted electrical value as AdcValueA and AdcValueB. Use these values as MAX values in the equations mentioned above.
The parameters to be entered can then be calculated as described above.

Determining an active force

To determine an active force, first determine the actual pressure, as described above. Entering the active areas under ScaleArreaA and ScaleArreaA causes the function block to convert the pressures on both sides into forces, taking into account the areas.