Kv factor (speed/stroke gain)
Relationship between the respective (actual) velocity V and the following velocity error Δs (= control deviation ) during positioning. Kv is a measure therefore of velocity amplification in the statio
Pilot control
Control on which between the reference variable and output variable in the steady state there is always a unique relationship, provided disturbance variables do not cause any deviation (DIN 19 226).
Switch-on characteristic of a solenoid
Specific time and force required on the actuated valve. The switch-on characteristic is different on DC and AC solenoids . On average the DC solenoid switches a factor of 3 times slower than an AC sol
Pulse valve
Pneumatically or electrically actuated directional valve whereby reversal occurs via a pressure pulse at one side of the valve control spool or a short electrical signal at a solenoid. The valve remai
Dynamic pressure
Synonym: Frequently used expression for the velocity (dynamic) pressure
Time-continuous signal
The signal parameter is defined at any point in the duration of the signal (DIN 19 225).
Position-dependent locking process
Refers to a configuration whereby the output variable (e.g. velocity) is not dependent on the load, but only on the target value. A distinction is made between: exact position-dependent locking proces
Waiting period
Period of time, which must at least be maintained by a step of a program regardless of process feedbacks (DIN 19 237).
Fluid level gauge
Device that measures and displays the liquid level in a tank.
Release signal
Predominantly process-dependent signal. Here attention is to be paid to the duality of release and locking: The reversal of locking can correspond to a release (DIN 19 237).