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LOOP-PRO Tuner

PID Loop Tuning Technology

Finally – tune your facility’s most dynamic and challenging PID control loops for optimal performance. 

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PID Loop Tuning Technology

LOOP-PRO is unlike any other PID tuning software. It’s the only software that accurately models the highly variable process conditions which practitioners refer to as the “real world”. LOOP-PRO handles long Dead-Time with ease. It functions equally well in open-loop as it does in closed-loop. LOOP-PRO has proven its value time and time again in all manner of complex industrial applications. Better yet, it’s simple to use. LOOP-PRO enables you to quickly and consistently tune PID controllers for optimal performance.

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LOOP-PRO Tuner - PID Loop Tuning Technology

LOOP-PRO Tuner - Software Features

Process Data
Features
Process Data
Supports all types of process data
Optimizing
Features
Optimizing
Tune controllers for optimal performance
Statistics
Features
Statistics
Specify your controller’s performance
Modeling
Features
Modeling
Tackle even noisy, oscillatory behavior
Reporting
Features
Reporting
Document each tuning session
Controllers
Features
Controllers
Connect to all major commercial controllers
LOOP-PRO Tuner - PID Loop Tuning Technology

LOOP-PRO Tuner - Key Features

Dynamic Tuning

the Non-Steady State (NSS) Modeling Innovation

LOOP-PRO is equipped with the Non-Steady State (NSS) Modeling Innovation. This proprietary feature eliminates the need for a steady-state condition prior to the start of testing. All that LOOP-PRO requires is data that shows a clear change in the Controller Output. What that means is that you can bump your process and successfully improve control over your facility’s most critical PID loops under everyday conditions including the following:

 

  • Noisy, oscillatory and transitional processes
  • Processes with a large Dead-Time
  • During start-up and cut-over
  • Open-Loop and Closed-Loop data
  • Integrating and Non-Integrating processes
Software feature

Simulated Set Point Response

With LOOP-PRO, a simple shift to the Set Point Response slider bar immediately updates the simulated performance graphic and table of descriptive statistics. This intuitive feature simplifies PID tuning by equipping users with a visual tool for understanding how new PID tuning coefficients will influence their controller's responsiveness.
LOOP-PRO Tuner - PID Loop Tuning Technology

Repeatable 6 Step Method

Dedicated PID tuning software is not a self-contained one-button solution. For best usability it must be integrated with the process control platform and used by knowledgeable technicians and engineers. The most thorough way to reliably tune PID loops is to use a six-step approach

01

Find Your Loop
Automatically identify your plant’s PID controllers.

02

Perform Your Tests
Bump your process directly from the application.

03

Fit Your Model
Model your plant’s noisy, oscillatory process data.

04

Tune Your Loop
Fine tune your controller for the optimal response.

05

Test Your Parameters
Implement and test your new tuning parameters.

06

Document Your Findings
Capture key elements of your PID tuning sessions.
Dynamic Tuning

Automated Tuning Report

A PDF report is automatically generated by LOOP-PRO, documenting all key decisions made during each tuning session. Reports can be customized to include the user’s unique logo. Reports provide a valuable record of the work performed which can be particularly valuable to System Integrators.

LOOP-PRO Tuner - PID Loop Tuning Technology

All Software Features

Case Studies
Enhance your process modeling and PID tuning skills with LOOP-PRO’s extensive library of real-world simulations. Our customizable, first-principles simulations let you practice and refine your techniques before applying them to live systems. Perfect for both beginners and experts, this module is also the cornerstone of Control Station’s portfolio of Practical Process Control training and skills development workshops.
Statistics
Since its introduction over 10 years ago, this module has received limited attention. It allows users to evaluate a controller's performance using a variety of statistical analysis tools. The module is viewed internally as being complex and few staff know how to utilize it's capabilities
Historical Data
LOOP-PRO accommodates users who lack direct access to live process data when tuning by supporting the use of common flat text files such as CSV and XML. This feature is ideal for use in facilities that rely on standalone controllers and for system integrators who may not have access. By supporting the use of historical data, LOOP-PRO ensures that you can optimize controller performance no matter the data source.
Live Data
Access real-time process data effortlessly with LOOP-PRO. The software supports direct data capture from controllers via OPC (Ole for Process Control), providing immediate insights for precise process modeling and PID controller tuning.
Direct Connect Data Access
LOOP-PRO’s Direct Connect feature enables seamless access to controller data and OEM-specific settings using OPC. With Direct Connect users bypass connection issues and focus on effective modeling and tuning. Compatible with controllers from Emerson, Rockwell Automation, Yokogawa, and other major OEMs.
Live-Historical Data Access
Access high quality data using LOOP-PRO's "live-historical" method which captures pre-compression, post-exception data just prior to historization . This ensures your ability to capture essential process attributes for highly accurate modeling which is especially critical to the modeling and tuning of fast acting processes like Flow and Pressure.
Deep Scanning
Simplify the process of locating individual PID control loops with LOOP-PRO’s Deep Scan, especially in systems with hundreds or thousands of control loops. This feature efficiently searches your facility’s control network for all known PID signatures, enabling quick identification of and live connection.
Custom Signatures
LOOP-PRO enhances PID controller identification of custom signature blocks. Users can create blocks for their non-standard controllers and save them alongside existing OEM signatures, making each controller easily searchable using the software's Deep Scan function.
Multi-Session Tuning
LOOP-PRO supports an unlimited number of concurrent tuning sessions, so you efficiently can model and tune multiple PID control loops simultaneously. Tune your fast Pressure and Flow loops while waiting for that slow Temperature process to respond to a bump, or watch the outer loop of a cascade setup while you tune the inner loop.
Multi-Model Analysis
LOOP-PRO’s Multi-Model Analysis allows you to generate and compare multiple models and to better understand your process' complex dynamics. Uncover differences in behavior (e.g., cooling vs. heating) and choose the best models for more precise tuning and optimal outcomes.
Modeling Bars
LOOP-PRO's vertical bars allow users to efficiently focus model calculations on desired bump test data. Easily filter out unnecessary data and visible disturbances from both live and historical data, ensuring accurate and relevant results for your PID tuning needs.
Descriptive Statistics
Compare "as found" against recommended tuning parameters with LOOP-PRO’s table of descriptive statistics. Intuitive metrics like Percent Overshoot and Settling Time provide clear insights into a loop's performance, while Output Travel quantifies the amount of effort applied by the final control element.
Stability Analysis
Enhance your PID tuning with LOOP-PRO’s Stability Plot. This visual tool shows how much deviation in Process Gain is allowed while maintaining stability. The larger the green area, the more stable your process is with the chosen tuning values. A smaller green area highlights risks of instability, aiding better decision-making.
Tuning Log
The software maintains a log of all users as well as the dates/times and PID tuning values associated with each session. The log can reveal steady or sometimes drastic changes in values for one or more controller tuning parameter. The information can also reveal the tuning tendencies associated with different staff/users (e.g., more aggressive, more conservative, etc.).
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LOOP-PRO Tuner Licensing Options

Find the right solution to your needs through our different licensing options

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Node
Install LOOP-PRO on individual workstations with Node licensing. Easily deactivate/reactivate perpetual licenses for use on other workstation as needs change.
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Site
Boost your facilities productivity with LOOP-PRO’s Site license—unlimited access throughout your facility, ensuring seamless use from any location on-site.
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Enterprise
Enhance LOOP-PRO usage with our Enterprise license. Check-in/check-out management provides adaptable access for large, multi-faceted organizations.
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LOOP-PRO Tuner Product Tiers

Find the right solution to your needs through our different licensing options

  • Standard
  • Plus
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PID Controller Tuning Module
Repeatable 6-Step Tuning Method✔✔✔
Unlimited, Concurrent Tuning Instances✔✔✔
Data Connectivity
Offline from Data Files (TXT/CSV)✔✔✔
Connect to Historian (OPC-HDA, AVEVA-PI, ODBC, OLE-DB, SQL)✔✔
Live Manual Connection via OPC-DA / OPC-UA✔✔
Direct Connect to One✔✔✔
Direct Connect to All✔
Live-Historical –Call this Live AVEVA PI Data Historian Connector✔
Process Modeling
NSS Modeling Innovation✔✔✔
Multi-Model Analysis✔✔✔
Tuning
Simulated Set Point Response✔✔✔
Simulated Disturbance Response✔✔✔
Stability Analysis✔✔✔
Descriptive Statistics✔✔✔
Reporting
General Tuning Log✔✔✔
Session Tuning Report✔✔✔
Case Study Simulations Module
Basic: Flow Temperature, Level✔✔✔
Intermediate: Basic plus Cascaded Temperature, Cascaded Level✔✔
Advanced: Intermediate plus 12 additional Case Study simulations✔
Custom Process: Design and test alternative process schemas✔
Statistical Analysis Module
Trending✔✔
Histograms✔✔
Correlations Analysis✔✔
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SUCCESS STORIES

What customers and partners are saying about Control Station

3M

"I had a temperature differential that was low and a flow that was high. So high in fact that it required 2 chillers to run. We used LOOP-PRO to tune the process. After tuning 75 loops, the temperature differential was at an industry standard and the flow was lower. It saved us maintenance time, energy, and productivity."

Jason Rumpza
Process Control Engineer

Bigelow Liptak

"Optimizing controller performance was a breeze with LOOP-PRO. A single bump test was all that we needed to accurately model the complex dynamics of each control loop. The software’s graphics made it easy to finely tune parameters for optimal responsiveness and control. It easily reduced the time we budgeted for tuning by over 80%. It’s a truly remarkable product."

Neil Gordon
Engineering Manager

Rockwell Automation

"TUNER has proven to be an integral and valuable optimization technology for many of our process customers. Its ease-of-use and high return on investment directly align with our goals for the PlantPAx system."

Greg Hood
Business Development Manager

OSIsoft

"PlantESP is a great example of advanced diagnostic technology that enables manufacturers to capture hidden value."

Timothy Johnson
Director of Partners and Strategic Alliances

YOKOGAWA

"PlantESP includes a loop monitoring capability that delves deeply into the health and performance of PID controllers. The insight that it provides is essential to our customer’s ability to maintain profitable production."

Jorge Pinto
Manager of Advanced Solution Sales

Haverhill Chemicals

"I am consistently amazed by the flexibility and power of LOOP-PRO. With the improvements in performance we clearly understand the benefit of well-tuned control loops. This software works magic."

Michael Hagans
Process Engineer

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