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Created by: hugo.1991 at: 2/11/2016 12:55 PM (9 Replies)

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2/11/2016 12:55 PM	Rate (0)
hugo.1991 Posts: 17 Rating: (0)	Hi guys. I need some help. I have an ultrasonic sensor and thought about doing a PI controller to always keep the level controlled tank and avoid sudden actions of the engine. Does anyone have an idea of how will the program? I have no experience with this software and help would be very useful. Thank you.
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2/11/2016 2:11 PM	Rate (1)
ixo65 Grandmaster-Expert Joined: 12/18/2014 Last visit: 11/2/2024 Posts: 34129 Rating: (4250)	Here is a simple example of using the PI controller. The input I1 is switched between manual and automatic mode of the controller. The setpoint can be changed via the display. Attachment PI-controller.zip (329 Downloads)

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2/11/2016 2:47 PM	Rate (0)
hugo.1991 Posts: 17 Rating: (0)	Thank you ixo. I'll take a look but it will certainly help.
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2/11/2016 4:59 PM	Rate (0)
hugo.1991 Posts: 17 Rating: (0)	ixo65 Here is a simple example of using the PI controller. The input I1 is switched between manual and automatic mode of the controller. The setpoint can be changed via the display. Ixo65 maybe you can help me one more time. First I just want to test the function on / off. The sensor gives an analogue signal 0-10V. For example just to see if it works, I want when the tank is 20% it run the pump and when esiver 90% to unplug. Can you help me?
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2/11/2016 5:50 PM	Rate (0)
ixo65 Grandmaster-Expert Joined: 12/18/2014 Last visit: 11/2/2024 Posts: 34129 Rating: (4250)	Then I might not solve the problem on your behalf with a PI controller. As for the pump is activated? Only on / off with a contactor? Or with an analog setpoint? As the sensor works? 0V = maximum distance? 10V = smallest distance? What range does the sensor? Please enter more Information.

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2/11/2016 6:32 PM	Rate (0)
ixo65 Grandmaster-Expert Joined: 12/18/2014 Last visit: 11/2/2024 Posts: 34129 Rating: (4250)	A small example of the power on / off with a hysteresis range. The threshold values can be set via the display. Attachment ON_OFF.zip (295 Downloads)

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2/12/2016 10:16 AM	Rate (0)
hugo.1991 Posts: 17 Rating: (0)	I will try to explain the situation. I have a tank with a level sensor but which is in contact with the liquid and sometimes create measurement errors by getting hooked to waste. This sensor indicates the level of the reservoir who has 1000 mm in height are only discrete values and if it is low operates the pump. What I want is to replace this sensor by an ultrasonic sensor (Output: 0-10V range 100,1200mm). I want to keep the always level close to 70% and thus has spoken in the PI in this situation is perfect to always maintain a constant level regardless of the output flow.
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2/12/2016 10:26 AM	Rate (0)
hugo.1991 Posts: 17 Rating: (0)	But first i just want to replace the sensor and make an on/off system to see if it works. Tank you
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2/24/2016 8:48 AM	Rate (0)
Min_Moderator Platinum Member Joined: 9/3/2014 Last visit: 3/13/2019 Posts: 4766 Rating: (122)	New question published by Le Test !! is split to a separate thread with the subject Best Ultrasonic sensor for a tank of water. Best regards Min_Moderator

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2/24/2016 1:50 PM	Rate (0)
kormotech Experienced Member Joined: 8/5/2015 Last visit: 9/20/2021 Posts: 120 Rating: (6)	here you are program for example Attachment Circuit Diagram1.zip (307 Downloads)

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