Please read this User Manual before starting up the controller. Keep the Manual in a
place that is accessible to all users at all times. Please help us improve the Manual.
Your suggestions will be welcome.
All necessary settings and, where required, settings inside the unit are described in this
User Manual, for controller software version 126.01.01.
1.2 Description
Use
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Section 6.2.5
Should any difficulties arise during commissioning, you are asked not to carry out any
unauthorized manipulations on the unit. You could endanger your rights under the unit
warranty! Please contact us in such a case.
When returning modules, assemblies or components to Landis & Staefa, the regulations
of DIN EN 100 015 «Protection of electrostatically sensitive devices» must be observed.
Use only the appropriate
Please note that we cannot accept any liability for damage caused by ESD.
ESD = electrostatic discharge
The RWF40... is used primarily for controlling temperature or pressure in oil- or gas-fired
heating plants. It is a compact 3-position controller without position feedback that acts
on the burner. An external switch can be used to change it over to a 2-position controller
for the control of two-stage burners. The built-in thermostat function switches the burner
on and off. An adjustable response threshold is used to switch to a higher burner output
(high-fire operation).
«Display software version and dimensional unit»
ESD
packaging for transport.
Control
Options
A shift controller controls the temperature or pressure. Minimum and maximum limits for
the setpoint can be set. A self-setting function is available as a standard feature.
The plug-in controller module measures 96 x 48 x 127.5 mm and is especially suited for
mounting in control panels. The controller incorporates two 4-digit 7-segment displays
for the actual value (red) and setpoint (green). A limit comparator is also provided and
its switching behavior can be set on the configuration level.
A selection can be made between eight different limit comparator functions.
An RS-485 interface is used for integration into a data network. Output 5 can be used as
a modulating output for modulating or 2-stage operation.
All connections are made via screw terminals at the rear of the unit.
This symbol is used where there may be a
disregarded or not strictly followed!
This symbol is used where there may be
instructions are disregarded or not strictly followed!
This symbol is used if
sensitive components.
This symbol is used to draw your
This symbol refers to
Footnotes are
parts:
markings
1) The
2) The
and a period
footnote text
Danger
additional information
comments, referring to specific parts of the text.
in the text are arranged as continuous superscript numbers
is placed at the bottom of the page and starts with a number
Caution
and
pre-cautions must be taken
are used in this Manual under the following
danger to personnel
damage to equipment or data
special attention
in other Manuals, chapters or sections.
if the instructions are
if the
in handling electrostatically
to a remark.
They consist of two
▲
Action
Buttons
Button
combinations
✱✱✱✱
1.3.3 Presentation
PGM
EXIT
+
This symbol indicates that
The individual steps are indicated by an asterisk, e.g.:
Press the ▲ button
✱✱✱✱
Buttons are shown in a box. Either symbols or text are possible. If a button has multiple
assignments, the text shown is always the one that corresponds to the function
currently used.
The representation of buttons combined with a plus sign means that first the
EXIT
button must be pressed and held down and then the other button.
If several controllers are mounted side-by-side or above one another in a control panel,
the minimum spacing must be observed, namely 30.5 mm vertically and 10.5 mm
horizontally.
3.4 Mounting in a panel cutout
Place the seal provided onto the controller housing.
✱✱✱✱
3. Installation
The unit must be installed with the seal
the housing!
*
Insert the controller from the front into the panel cutout.
✱✱✱✱
so that no water or oil can penetrate
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✱✱✱✱
At the rear of the panel, push the fixing elements into the guide slots from the side
or top. The flat faces of the fixing elements must lie against the housing.
✱✱✱✱
Place the fixing elements against the rear of the panel, and tighten them evenly with
a screwdriver.
The front panel can be cleaned with normal washing and rinsing agents or detergents.
not
It is
*
cleaning with high-pressure cleaners!
3.6 Removing the controller module
The controller module can be removed from the housing for servicing.
The rules of DIN EN 100 015 «Protection of electrostatically sensitive devices »
must be adhered to for internal work on the controller!
accepted for damage caused by electrostatic discharge.
3. Installation
resistant to corrosive acids, caustic solutions and abrasive cleaners, or
No liability
will be
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✱✱✱✱
Press the ribbed surfaces together (at top and bottom) and pull out the controller
module.
The choice of cable, the installation and the electrical connections of the controller
−
must conform to the regulations of VDE 0100 «Regulations for the installation of
power circuits with nominal voltages below AC 1000 V», or appropriate local
regulations
The electrical connections may only be carried out by qualified personnel
−
If contact with live parts is possible while working on the unit, the controller must be
−
disconnected from the power supply at both poles
An internal current-limiting resistor interrupts the supply voltage in the event of a short-
−
circuit. The external fusing should not be rated above 1 A (slow). The output relays
must be fused for a maximum of 2 A to prevent contact welding in the event of a shortcircuit in the load circuit
Section 11.2 «Outputs»
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No other loads may be connected to the supply terminals of the controller
−
The electromagnetic compatibility and interference suppression levels conform to
−
standards and regulations listed under «Technical data»
Chapter 11 «Technical data»
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Input, output and supply cables should be routed separately, not parallel to one
−
another
Arrange sensor and interface cables as twisted and screened cables, and do not run
−
them close to power cables or components. Ground the screening to the controller
one end
Earth the «TE» terminal of the controller to the protective earth. This cable must have
−
a cross-sectional area that is at least as large as that of the supply cables. Earthing
cables must be wired in a star configuration to a common earthing point connected to
the protective earth of the supply. Earthing cables may not be looped from one
controller to another
to the «TE» terminal
at
Incorrect use
The unit is not suitable for installation in areas with an explosion hazard
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Incorrect settings on the controller (setpoint, data of parameter and configuration
−
levels) can affect the proper functioning of the following process or lead to damage.
Safety devices that are independent of the controller, such as overpressure relief
valves or temperature limiters / monitors should therefore always be provided, and
only be capable of adjustment by qualified personnel. Please observe the appropriate
safety regulations. Since self-setting cannot be expected to handle all possible control
loops, the stability of the actual value that is produced should be checked
The analog inputs of the controller may not exceed a maximum voltage of AC 30 V or
Low-fire operation means that only small amounts of heat are drawn from the boiler. A twoposition controller maintains the setpoint, switching the burner on and off like a thermostat.
Thermostat function
5.2 High-fire operation
This control mode is therefore also known as
thermostat function
. An adjustable
switching differential ensures that the switching frequency of the burner can be selected to
reduce wear.
Modulating and 2-stage operation:
HYS3
W
HYS1
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Actual value between «HYS1» and
«HYS3»
High-fire operation means that large amounts of heat are drawn from the boiler, so that
the burner is on all the time. If the heating load during the thermostat operation rises to a
level where the actual value begins to fall below the switch-on threshold «HYS1», the
controller does not immediately switch over to a higher burner output, but first makes a
dynamic test of the control deviation and only switches to the higher output when an
adjustable threshold «Q» is exceeded (A).
Section 5.6 «Response threshold Q»
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Operating mode
changeover
In high-fire operation, depending on the application, the burner can be fired in
−
modulating
operation. The binary input «D1» can be used to switch between modulating and twostage operation
When the contact is open: modulating burner operation
−
When the contact is closed: two-stage burner operation
−
5.2.1 Modulating burner, 3-position output
In diagram area (1), the thermostat function is active. The modulating mode of burner
operation is shown in area (2). In high-fire operation, a 3-position controller acts on an
actuator through relay 2 (open) and relay 3 (close).
HYS3
db
W
HYS1
In area (3), the actual value exceeds the upper switch-off threshold «HYS3» and the
controller switches off the burner (B). The controller only starts low-fire operation when
the level falls below the switch-on threshold «HYS1» again. If «Q» is exceeded, the
controller switches to high-fire operation (A).
two-stage
or
(1)
operation, with a larger amount of fuel than in low-fire
In diagram area (1), the thermostat function is active.
In area (2), a
relay 3 (close) by switching it into the circuit at the switch-on threshold «HYS1» / and
out of circuit at the switch-off threshold «HYS2».
q
(1)
two-position controller
B
A
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q
A
(2)
acts on the second stage, via relay 2 (open) and
HYS3
HYS2
W
HYS1
I
II
q
A
(2)(1)
B
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q
A
In area (3), the actual value exceeds the upper switch-off threshold «HYS3» and the
controller shuts down the burner (B). The controller only starts low-fire operation when
the level falls below the switch-on level «HYS1» again. If «Q» is exceeded, the
controller switches to high-fire operation (A).
In this case, a standard binary signal switches the second stage into circuit with analog
output «X1» on reaching the switch-on threshold «HYS1» and switches it out of circuit
at the lower switch-off threshold «HYS2».
5. Operating modes
5.3 Safety shutdown
Functions
X1
HYS3
HYS2
W
HYS1
100%
0%
(1)
B
q
A
(2)
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q
A
The modulating controller must be available and configured in the unit
In the event of a sensor failure, the controller cannot monitor the actual value of the
boiler temperature (analog input 1). A safety shutdown is automatically carried out to
guard against overheating.
This also applies to the acquisition of the external setpoint at analog input 2.
Burner off
−
3-position output for closing the regulating unit
−
Self-setting is ended
−
Manual operation is ended
−
5.4 Pre-defined setpoint
The setpoint is pre-selected with the buttons or the interface within pre-set limits.
It is possible to shift the setpoint, by either an analog or a binary signal, to influence it
according to the weather or to change it with an external contact.
The RWF40... can be configured in such a way that if a Landis & Staefa Ni1000 outside
sensor (e.g. QAC22) is connected, a weather-dependent setpoint shift is implemented.
The minimum and maximum setpoint values can be set by the lower setpoint limit
«SPL» and the upper setpoint limit «SPH». Parameter «P» can be used to apply a
parallel displacement to the heating curve.
Each RWF40... must have its own separate outside sensor connected (no
Slope «H» of the heating curve can be used to adjust the setpoint in response to the
outside temperature, as shown in the diagram. The common origin of the heating curves
is set at (20 °C / 20 °C). The effective range of the weather-adjusted setpoint is
restricted by the setpoint limits «
Setpoint (°C)
SPH»
H larger
and
«SPL»
.
HYS3
SPH
H smaller
HYS1
SPL
+20
+20
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«HYS1»
already described, they act with the set shift relative to the weather-controlled setpoint.
The response threshold «Q» defines how long and how low the actual value can drop
before the system switches over to high-fire operation.
An internal mathematical calculation using an integration function determines the sum of
all the areas Q
the control deviation (x-w) falls below the value for the switching threshold «HYS1». If
the actual value increases, integration is stopped.
If «Q
level), this causes the second stage of the burner to be switched on or - in the case of a
3-position controller / modulating controller – the regulating unit to open.
If the actual boiler temperature reaches the required setpoint, Q
HYS1
5. Operating modes
= Q1 + Q2 + Q3 , as shown in the diagram. This only takes place when
eff
» exceeds the pre-set response threshold «Q» (can be adjusted at the parameter
eff
is set to 0 .
eff
Temperature (°C)
x
w
Q
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1
Q
2
Q
3
Q = 0
eff
Actual value monitoring ensures that the switching frequency is kept low in the
transitional range from low- to high-fire operation in order to reduce wear.
When a heating system is switched off for a longer period of time, the actual value will
fall.
To achieve a faster control response, the controller starts immediately in high-fire
operation as soon as the control deviation (x-w) has dropped below a certain limit value.
This limit is calculated as follows:
Limit value = 2 * (HYS1-HYS3)
5. Operating modes
Example
Operating mode: modulating, 3-position output
HYS1 = -3 K
HYS3 = +5 K
w = 60 °C
Limit value = 2 * (-3 - 5) = 2 * (-8) = -16 K
At an actual value below 44 °C, the heating up procedure starts immediately in high-fire
operation, instead of in thermostat mode.
All levels can be accessed from the basic display via the
diagram.
The upper actual value display (red) indicates the actual value and the parameter values
for the various levels.
The setpoint and the parameters are indicated in the lower setpoint display (green).
PGM
button, as shown in the
BASIC DISPLAY
1.
Min. 2 s
USER
LEVEL
Min. 2 s
PARAMETER LEVEL
Min. 2 s
CONFIGURATION
LEVEL
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1.
or time-out (approx. 30 s)
1.
1)
After using «PGM» to step through all the parameters of a level, an automatic return
occurs after the last parameter has been confirmed.
The diagram shows the RWF40... after switching on power. This condition is called the
basic display. The actual value and the currently active setpoint are shown here. Manual
operation, self-setting, the user, parameter and configuration levels can be activated
from here.
All displays are lit up; the setpoint display flashes for about 10 seconds after switching
on power.
The actual value is indicated on the upper display. The LED for manual operation is on.
Depending on the operating mode and the type of controller, the setpoint or the level of
the manual actuator position is shown on the setpoint display (green).
Section 6.2.2 «Manual operation of a modulating burner»
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The actual value is shown on the actual value display (red) and the text «
on the setpoint display (green).
Section 9.1 «Self-setting function in high-fire operation»
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Chapter 10 «What to do if...»
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Section 5.2 «High-fire operation»
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If there is no action by the operator, the controller returns automatically to the
)
basic display after about 30 seconds.
tunE»
flashes
6.2 User level
6.2.1 Changing the
setpoints
This level is started from the basic display. Setpoints «SP1», «SP2 / dSP» can be
altered, and the analog inputs «E2» (external setpoint / setpoint shift) and «E3» (outside
temperature) can be displayed.
To alter «SP1», «SP2» or «dSP»:
Change to the user level with
✱✱✱✱
Alter the setpoint «SP1» with ▼ and
✱✱✱✱
Change to setpoint «SP2» or «dSP» with
✱✱✱✱
Alter the setpoint «SP2» or «dSP» with ▼ and
✱✱✱✱
Return to the basic display with
✱✱✱✱
After 2 seconds, the value that is set will automatically be adopted. The value
The parameters involved in the adaptation of the controller to the controlled system are
set here after the system has been started up.
PGM
Within the level, you can proceed to the next parameter by pressing
.
6.3.1 Enter parameters
6.4 Configuration level
)
The entry and alteration of parameters is made through a continuous alteration of the
value. The longer you keep the button pressed, the faster the rate of change becomes.
✱✱✱✱
✱✱✱✱
✱✱✱✱
✱✱✱✱
)
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The settings made here are those required for commissioning a specific installation and
therefore rarely need to be altered, such as acquisition of measured value or type of
controller.
Within the level, you can proceed to the next parameter by pressing
The display of the individual parameters depends on the type of controller.
Increase value by pressing
Reduce value by pressing
Accept entry by pressing
or
Cancel entry by pressing
After 2 seconds, the value that is set will automatically be accepted. The value
can only change within the permitted value range.
Pt100, 3-wire0
Pt100, 2-wire1
Ni100, 3-wire2
Ni100, 2-wire3
Pt1000, 3-wire, Landis & Staefa IEC 7514
Pt1000, 2-wire, Landis & Staefa IEC 7515
Ni1000, 3-wire, DIN 437606
Ni1000, 2-wire, DIN 437607
Ni1000, 3-wire, Landis & Staefa8
Ni1000, 2-wire, Landis & Staefa9
NiCr-Ni / KA
Cu-CuNi / Tb
NiCroSil-NiSil / NC
Fe-CuNi / Jd
Standard signal DC 0…20 mAE
Standard signal DC 4…20 mAF
Standard signal DC 0…10 VG
Standard signal DC 0…1 VH
8. Configuration
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Analog input 2
No function0
External setpoint, 1 kΩ resistance potentiometer1
External setpoint, DC 0…20 mA2
External setpoint, DC 4…20 mA3
External setpoint, DC 0…10 V4
External setpoint, DC 0…1 V5
Analog setpoint shift, 1 kΩ resistance potentiometer6
Analog setpoint shift, DC 0…20 mA7
Analog setpoint shift, DC 4…20 mA8
Analog setpoint shift, DC 0…10 V9
Analog setpoint shift, DC 0…1 VA
8.3.4 «SCH2» scaling of standard signal range end, analog input 2
8. Configuration
Example
8.3.5 «SPL» lower setpoint limit
8.3.6 «SPH» upper setpoint limit
8.3.7 «OFF1» actual value correction for analog input 1
SCH2 = 80:
20 mA
Value range: -1999...+9999 digit
Factory setting: 100 digit
The controller restricts the setpoints to the value that is set.
Value range: -1999...+9999 digit
Factory setting: 0 digit
The controller restricts the setpoints to the value that is set.
Value range: -1999...+9999 digit
Factory setting: 100 digit
corresponds to a measured value of 80 °C, as already described
The actual value correction can be used for correction of the measured value upwards
or downwards by a specific amount. It is also used for line compensation when
resistance thermometers are connected in a 2-wire circuit.
Value range: -1999...+9999 digit
Factory setting: 0 digit
Example
8.3.8 «OFF2» actual value correction for analog input 2
8.3.9 «OFF3» actual value correction for analog input 3
Measured valueOffsetDisplayed value
294.7+0.3295
295.3-0.3295
Value range: -1999...+9999 digit
Factory setting: 0 digit
Value range: -1999...+9999 digit
Factory setting: 0 digit
Value range for filter time constant: 0...100 s
Factory setting: 1 s
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9.1 Self-setting function in high-fire operation
tunE»
«
is only possible in high-fire operation, in the «modulating burner» mode.
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9. Self-setting function
The self-setting function «
the controller. In the «modulating» mode of operation, «
controlled system to steps of the positioning signal according to a special procedure. A
complex control algorithm uses the response of the controlled system (actual value) to
calculate and store the control parameters for a PID or PI controller (set dt = 0!). The
tunE»
«
procedure can be repeated as often as required.
tunE»
is a pure software function unit that is integrated into
tunE»
tests the response of the
Self-settingStart
PID controller
settings
Identification of
the controlled
system
W
Controller
Controlled
system
X
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Y
Two procedures
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The «
depending on the dynamic state of the actual value and the difference from the setpoint
at the start. «
If there is a
activated, a switching line is established around which the controlled variable performs
forced oscillations during the self-setting procedure. The switching line is set at such a
level that the actual value should not exceed the setpoint.
function uses two different methods that are automatically selected
tunE»
can be started from within any dynamic actual value sequence.
large difference between actual value and setpoint
when «
tunE»
is
x
Start
w
Switching
level
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With a
controlled system has stabilized, a forced oscillation is performed around the setpoint.
small deviation
between setpoint and actual value, for instance when the
The controlled system data which are recorded for the forced oscillations are used to
calculate the controller parameters «rt, dt, Pb.1» and a filter time constant for actual
value filtering that is optimized for this controlled system.
High-fire operation in the «modulating burner» mode.
−
The thermostat function (relay 1) must be constantly activated, otherwise «
−
be cancelled and no optimized controller parameters will be adapted
The above mentioned actual value oscillations during self-setting may not exceed the
−
upper threshold of the thermostat function (increase if necessary, and lower the
setpoint)
The optimum adjustment of the controller to the controlled system can be checked by
recording a startup sequence with the control loop closed. The following diagrams
indicate possible incorrect adjustments, and their correction.
9. Self-setting function
Example
w
x
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x
rd
The response to a setpoint change is shown here for a 3
PID controller. The method used for adjusting the controller parameters can, however,
also be applied to other controlled systems.
A favourable value for «dt» is «rt» / 4.
Section 11.3.2 «Measured value circuit monitoring»
Actual value display
(red) shows «1999»
flashing.
Setpoint display shows
the setpoint.
When analog input 3 is
configured for outside
temperature (C111) and
the measured value is
called up, the actual
value display (red)
shows «1999» flashing.
*
*
Overrange or underrange on analog
input 1.
The actual value is not being measured.
Controller initiates lockout.
Section 5.3 «Safety shutdown»
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The limit comparator responds to analog
input 1 according to the configuration
(C113).
Check the electrical connections for
✱✱✱✱
open-circuit of sensor
Overrange or underrange on analog
input 3.
The outside temperature is not being
measured!
The weather-dependent setpoint is
inactive!
Check the electrical connections for
✱✱✱✱
open-circuit of sensors
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SP.E
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53.2
1999
When analog input 2 is
configured (C111) and
the measured value is
called up, the process
value display (red)
shows «1999» flashing.
Actual value display
(red) shows «XXXXXX».
Setpoint display (green)
shows «1999» flashing.
*
*
Overrange or underrange on analog
input 2.
The external setpoint is not being
measured. Controller initiates lockout
Section 5.3 «Safety shutdown»
Ö
Check the electrical connections for
✱✱✱✱
open-circuit of sensors
Overrange or underrange on analog
input 2.
The setpoint shift is not being measured.
Controller initiates lockout
For resistance thermometers, thermocouples or standard signals with 2nd order digital
filter (configurable).
11. Technical data
Resistance thermometers
Thermocouples
Standard signals
In 2-wire or 3-wire circuit:
TypeMeasured value range
Pt100, Pt1000-200...+850 °C
Ni100, Ni1000 DIN 43760-60...+250 °C
Ni1000 from Landis & Staefa-50...+160 °C
Line resistance
Line compensation
Not required for a 3-wire circuit.
When using a resistance thermometer in a 2-wire circuit, line compensation can only be
made by means of the offset correction.
TypeMeasured value range
Fe-CuNi «J»-200...+1000 °C
NiCr-Ni «K»-200...+1372 °C
Cu-CuNi «T»-200...+400 °C
NiCrSi-NiSi «N»-100...+1300 °C
Cold-junction temperature
SignalInternal resistance Ri
DC 0...10 VRi = 2 M
DC 0...1 VRi = 2 M
DC 0...20 mA
DC 4...20 mA
: < 30
Ω
: internal
Voltage drop
Ue = < 1 V
∆
Ue = < 1 V
∆
Ue
∆∆∆∆
Ω
Ω
Sampling time: 210 ms
11.1.2 Analog input 2 (external setpoint, setpoint shift)
Resistance measured value 0…1 kΩ standard signals without linearization.