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Siemens RWF40 Series User Manual

Siemens RWF40 Series
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RWF40...
Compact Universal Controller
optimized for temperature and pressure control through the control of modulating or multi-stage burners
User Manual
The RWF40... controller and this User Manual are intended for use by OEMs which integrate the controller into
their products!
CC1B7865E
February 10, 2000
Siemens Building Technologies
Landis & Staefa Division

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Siemens RWF40 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product TypeController
DisplayLCD
Output current0.5 A
SeriesRWF40
Input voltage24 V DC
Operating temperature0°C to +55°C

Summary

Introduction

General notes

Important notes for users before starting up the controller and handling ESD.

Description

Details the use, control, and options of the RWF40... controller, including dimensions and displays.

Typographical conventions

Explains warning symbols, notification symbols, and button presentation conventions used in the manual.

Type of unit

Type field

Explains the type designation, its location, and lists different unit types with their descriptions.

Installation

Installation site and climatic conditions

Specifies requirements for the installation site, including freedom from vibrations, dust, and corrosive media.

Dimensions

Provides detailed dimensions of the controller and the required panel cutout according to DIN 43700.

Side-by-side mounting

Outlines minimum spacing requirements when mounting multiple controllers side-by-side or one above another.

Mounting in a panel cutout

Details the procedure for mounting the controller in a panel cutout, including seal placement and fixing elements.

Electrical connections

Installation notes

Covers safety regulations, fusing, interference suppression, and incorrect use concerning electrical connections.

Block diagram

Illustrates the controller's inputs, outputs, operating voltage, and serial interface connections schematically.

Assignment of terminals

Details the terminal assignments for outputs, including contact protection and connection diagrams.

Galvanic separation

Illustrates maximum potential differences between function modules and shows maximum insulation voltages.

Operating modes

Low-fire operation

Explains low-fire operation and the thermostat function, including switching differentials.

High-fire operation

Describes high-fire operation, including its use in modulating or two-stage burner control.

Modulating burner, 3-position output

Details the modulating burner operation with a 3-position output, showing its behavior in different stages.

Modulating burner, modulating output

Explains modulating burner operation using a modulating output, including the positioning signal.

Two-stage burner, 3-position output

Describes two-stage burner operation with a 3-position controller, detailing its actions at different thresholds.

Two-stage burner, modulating output

Explains two-stage burner operation with a modulating output, triggered by binary signals and thresholds.

Safety shutdown

Covers safety shutdown procedures, triggered by sensor failure or external setpoint issues.

Pre-defined setpoint

Introduces pre-selected setpoints that can be shifted via analog or binary signals for weather influence or external changes.

Setpoint changeover «SP1 / SP2», analog setpoint shift

Details setpoint changeover between SP1/SP2 and analog setpoint shift based on configuration.

Setpoint changeover «SP1>> / external setpoint

Explains how to change setpoint SP1 using buttons, an outside sensor, or an external setpoint.

Setpoint «SP1», analog / binary setpoint shift

Describes setpoint SP1 with analog or binary shift options, integrating weather-dependent shifts.

External setpoint, binary setpoint shift

Outlines the function of an external setpoint combined with a binary setpoint shift.

Weather-dependent setpoint shift

Details how a weather-dependent setpoint shift is implemented using an outside sensor and heating curves.

Heating curve slope

Explains how the heating curve slope (H) adjusts the setpoint based on outside temperature.

Response threshold «Q»

Defines the response threshold 'Q' which determines when the system switches to high-fire operation.

Cold start of the plant

Describes how the controller handles cold starts, initiating immediate high-fire operation for faster response.

Operation

Assignment of levels

Explains how to access different operational levels (Basic, User, Parameter, Configuration) using the PGM button.

Basic display

Describes the initial display after power-on, showing actual value and setpoint, and enabling access to other levels.

Meaning of the display and buttons

Identifies the function of the displays (actual value, setpoint) and control buttons (PGM, EXIT, ▲, ▼).

User level

Describes how to access and modify setpoints (SP1, SP2, dSP) and view analog inputs.

Changing the setpoints

Provides step-by-step instructions for altering setpoints SP1, SP2, and dSP in the user level.

Manual operation, modulating burner

Details manual operation for modulating burners, covering 3-position and modulating controllers.

Manual operation, two-stage burner

Explains manual operation for two-stage burners, describing actions for relay 2, 3, and analog output.

Start self-setting

Instructs on how to initiate and cancel the self-setting function and accept its parameters.

Display of the software version and unit of actual value

Guides on how to display the software version and the unit of the actual value using button combinations.

Parameter level

Explains how to access and alter parameters for adapting the controller to the system.

Enter parameters

Details the process of entering and altering parameter values using the controller buttons.

Configuration level

Describes the configuration level, used for commissioning settings like measured value acquisition and controller type.

Changing the configuration code

Explains how to select and alter the configuration code in the configuration level.

Parameter settings

Parameter Descriptions

Details key parameters like limit values, differentials, PID settings, thresholds, and curve slopes for controller adaptation.

Configuration

C111 inputs

Lists the possible configurations for Analog Inputs 1 and 2, including sensor types and signal ranges.

Analog input 3

Specifies the configuration options for Analog Input 3, related to outside temperature sensors.

Function of binary input «D2»

Details the configuration options for binary input D2, such as setpoint shift or changeover.

C112 limit comparator, controller type, setpoint «SP1», locking

Covers configuration of limit comparator functions, controller type, setpoint source, and locking options.

Function Ik1

Explains the 'Window function' (Ik1) for relay K6, detailing its behavior with measured value rising/falling.

Function Ik2

Describes 'Function Ik2' which is similar to Ik1 but with an inverted switching function for relay K6.

Function Ik3

Details 'Function Ik3' (Lower limit signaling) for relay K6, explaining its behavior based on measured value relative to setpoint and limit value.

Function Ik4

Explains 'Function Ik4' as an inverted version of Ik3 for relay K6's switching behavior.

Function Ik5

Describes 'Function Ik5' (Upper limit signaling) for relay K6, defining its behavior based on measured value relative to setpoint and limit value.

Function Ik6

Details 'Function Ik6' as an inverted version of Ik5 for relay K6's switching behavior.

Function Ik7

Explains 'Function Ik7' where switching point depends only on limit value 'AL', not setpoint.

Function Ik8

Describes 'Function Ik8' as an inverted version of Ik7 for relay K6's switching behavior.

C113 instrument address, dimensional unit, out-of-range

Covers configuration of unit address, decimal places, units, and out-of-range signal settings.

Scaling of Analog Input Ranges

Explains scaling of standard signal ranges for Analog Inputs 1 and 2.

Setpoint Limit Configuration

Defines parameters 'SPL' and 'SPH' for setting the lower and upper limits of the setpoint range.

Actual Value Correction Parameters

Details 'OFF1', 'OFF2', and 'OFF3' for correcting actual values of Analog Inputs 1, 2, and 3.

Digital Filter Configuration

Describes 'dF1' for setting the time constant of the 2nd order digital filter for Analog Input 1.

Self-setting function

Self-setting function in high-fire operation

Explains the 'tunE' self-setting function in high-fire, modulating burner mode, and its procedures.

Conditions for Self-Setting

Lists the conditions required for self-setting, including high-fire operation and thermostat activation.

Checking the controller parameters

Guides on checking controller parameters after self-setting by analyzing startup sequences.

What to do, if ...

Numbers flashing on the display

Addresses issues where numbers flash on the display, indicating incorrect measured value acquisition.

Technical data

Inputs

Provides technical specifications for Analog Input 1 (actual value) covering resistance thermometers, thermocouples, and standard signals.

Analog input 1 (actual value)

Details specifications for Analog Input 1, including measured value ranges and line compensation.

Analog input 2 (external setpoint, setpoint shift)

Details technical specifications for Analog Input 2, including potentiometers and standard signals for setpoint functions.

Analog input 3 (outside temperature)

Specifies technical data for Analog Input 3, focusing on resistance thermometers for outside temperature.

Binary input «D1»

Describes the function of binary input D1 for operating mode changeover between modulating and 2-stage burners.

Binary input «D2»

Outlines the potential functions of binary input D2, such as setpoint shift or changeover, based on configuration.

Outputs

Details the specifications for the controller's outputs, including relay outputs and optional modulating analog output.

Output 1 (release of burner)

Provides contact rating, life, and protection details for Output 1, which releases the burner.

Output 2, 3 (3-position output)

Details specifications for Outputs 2 and 3, used for 3-position output to control regulating units.

Output 4 (limit comparator)

Provides details for Output 4, used as a limit comparator with relay output.

Output 5, modulating output (option)

Specifies technical data for the optional Output 5, a continuous modulating output.

Transducer supply

Gives specifications for the transducer supply, a DC 24 V output.

Interface RS-485 (optional)

Details technical specifications for the optional RS-485 serial interface, including baud rate and protocol.

General ratings

Covers general specifications like weight, data backup, operating voltage, power consumption, and electrical connection.

Measured value accuracy

Lists the measured value accuracy for different transducer types and ambient temperature errors.

Measured value circuit monitoring

Explains how probe breaks and short-circuits are detected for various transducers.

Environmental conditions

Specifies permissible ambient and storage temperatures, relative humidity, and degree of protection.

Actual settings

Process data

Lists process data parameters like setpoints, digital setpoint shift, and outside temperature.

Parameter level

Presents parameters available in the parameter level, including limit comparators, PID settings, and thresholds.

Configuration level

Lists parameters for the configuration level, such as input/output settings and scaling values.

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