Advanced Level
RT 451 - RT 455
The series RT 451 – RT 455 is constructed entirely from industrial components in order to teach control engineering in a practical manner. The use of smart sensors lays the foundations for Industry 4.0 applications.
For operation and control, all the trainers include an integrated PLC and touch screen.
A separate trainer is available for all important controlled variables in process engineering. The control loops are clearly arranged. All associated components can be easily identified visually.
Learning objectives
design and function of different controls
investigate the properties of open and closed loops
investigate disturbance and reference variable response
familiarisation with industrial control engineering components
learn about the features of smart sensors
extended data transmission e.g. configuration data, statistical data on system status, events
digital interfaces for the connection to the system
Integrated PLC: Siemens S7-1200
clearly arranged start screen with process schematic, display of the latest measured values
select controller operating mode: manual or automatic
display and setting of reference variable, manipulating variable, disturbance variable
parameterise the controller
display time functions
I/0 Link: industrial communications networking standard
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Controlled system: transparent, water-filled tank
Measuring element: smart level sensor with integrated display
Principle of measurement: guided microwave
Actuator: electropneumatic control valve
Controller: digital control via integrated PLC Siemens S7-1200
Controlled system: pipe section with water flow
Measuring element: smart flow rate sensor with integrated display
Principle of measurement: electromagnetic
Actuator: electropneumatic control valve
Controller: digital control via integrated PLC Siemens S7-1200
Controlled system: 2 pressure vessels for 1st and 2nd order controlled system
Measuring element: 2 smart pressure sensors with integrated display
Principle of measurement: ceramic-capacitive
Actuator: electropneumatic control valve
Controller: digital control via integrated PLC Siemens S7-1200
Controlled system: pipe section and 2 process delay pipe sections with water flow
Measuring element: 3 smart temperature sensors
Principle of measurement: thermoresistance effect
Actuator: heater and/or cooling unit
Controller: digital control via integrated PLC Siemens S7-1200
Controlled system: pipe section with water flow as a carrier medium
Measuring element: smart pH sensor with integrated Pt1000
Principle of measurement: electrochemical
Actuator: metering pump for acid
Controller: digital control via integrated PLC Siemens S7-1200