3  Functions  Issue 07/04 
  MICROMASTER 420    Operating Instructions 
112  6SE6400-5AA00-0BP0  
3.12.2  Ramp-function generator (RFG)  
Parameter range:  P1120, P1121 
  r1119, r1170 
  P1130 – P1142 
Warnings - 
Faults -  
Function chart number:  FP5000, FP5300 
The ramp-function generator is used to limit the acceleration when the setpoint 
changes according to a step function. This therefore helps to reduce the stressing 
on the mechanical system of the machine. An acceleration ramp and a braking 
ramp can be set independently of one another using the ramp-up time P1120 and 
the ramp-down time P1121. This allows a controlled transition when the setpoint is 
changed (refer to Fig. 3-42). 
Without rounding 
t
f
f
max
P1120 P1121
f
2
f
1
 
f
f
max
P1133P1132P1131P1130 t
f
2
f
1
t
up
t
down
 
With rounding 
for
P1131)  P1130(
2
1
  P1120  
 P1082 
f
 - 
f
12
+≥⋅
P1120  
 P1082 
f
 - 
f
P1131)  P1130(
2
1
t
12
up
⋅++=
for
P1133)  P1132(
2
1
  P1121  
 P1082 
f
 - 
f
12
+≥⋅
P1121  
 P1082 
f
 - 
f
P1133)  P1132(
2
1
t
12
down
⋅++=
 
Fig. 3-42  Ramp-function generator