ensures correct valve operation. Compact controllers are either fixed or modular and can therefore be extended. The inputs for the actual value are often universal and can be configured for different types of
sensors and
signals. Digital inputs are also available for the detection of switching operations. Various binary switching elements are available as outputs, such as
relay, semiconductor relay, logic and
MosFET outputs, and are used either for controlling binary actuators or for control signals. The analog outputs can be configured as
voltage or
current output, e.g. 4 ... 20 mA / 0 ... 10 V and are used for the continuous control of analog
actuators such as, for example,
control valves, thyristor power controllers or
frequency converters. The operation, parameterization and configuration can be carried out via the device front, in addition, configuration programs are supplied in which the settings for the user can be clearly arranged. The connection between PC and controller can be established via
USB,
TCP / IP or serial interfaces. ==References==