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Example 3, Situation, Setup – Watlow CLS User Manual

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Linear Scaling Examples

CLS User’s Guide 117

Example 3

Situation

A pulse encoder which measures the movement of a conveyor is
connected to the CLS. The encoder generates 900 pulses for every inch
the conveyor moves. You want to measure conveyor speed in feet per
minute (f/m).

Setup

The encoder input is connected to the CLS' pulse input. An one second
sample time gives adequate resolution of the conveyor's speed.

The resolution is:

So a display format of -99.99 to +300.00 is appropriate.

The input readings are as follows.

At the maximum pulse rate of the CLS (2000 Hz):

At zero hertz, the input reading will be 0.00 f/m.

Therefore, the scaling values are:

Parameter

Low Value

High Value

Process Value (PV)

0 f/m

11.11 f/m

Input Reading (RDG)

0 Hz

2000 Hz

1 pulse

1 second

X

60 seconds

1 minute

X

1 inch

900 pulses

X

1 foot

12 inches

= 0.006 f/m

2000 pulses

1 second

X

60 seconds

1 minute

X

1 inch

900 pulses

X

1 foot

12 inches

= 11.11 f/m