Does Tuning a PID Controller Require a Bump Test?
It's generally accepted that tuning a PID controller requires some form of testing. Whether a step, bump, doublet, or pseudo random binary sequence, the test forces a change to the
What Tuning Software is Available for Use With Rockwell Automation Controllers?
If you're tired of manual tuning and you want more than the auto-tune function can muster, then you're in luck. There are a variety of software products that support the
What is Model-Predictive Control?
Model-Predictive Control (MPC) is advanced technology that optimizes the control and performance of business-critical production processes. So is Control Loop Performance Monitoring (CLPM) software. But if both help practitioners to
What is Lambda Tuning?
Tuning a PID controller should always start with a clear understanding of both the control objective and the Design Level of Operation (DLO). Unfortunately a subsequent step (the calculation of
What Training is Available for Process Control and PID Controller Tuning?
The latest report published by the Manufacturing Institute underscores the growing shortage of skilled labor here in the United States. Their 2014 study of skills and training Out of Inventory simply affirms
How Do I Perform an Effective Bump Test?
Bumping a process is a standard requirement when tuning a PID controller - whether you tune manually or with the help of software. And, either way, applying industry best-practices will
What Are My Options for Tuning a PID Controller?
Not all approaches to PID controller tuning are equal. Regardless of your approach a key to successfully tuning a controller is modeling the process dynamics accurately.
What is Non-Steady State Modeling or NSS Modeling?
Non-Steady State (NSS) Modeling is the ability to calculate an accurate process model when the associated data is oscillatory, is noisy, or has extensive Dead-Time. It's a highly valuable capability
How Do I Tune a PID Controller?
Techniques for modelling a process' dynamics and calculating tuning parameters are widely available. These approaches enable practitioners to tune controllers consistently and with reasonable results. At Control Station we know
Making Our Mark on Automation
Control Station is evolving. Over the years our company and the way we communicate has changed. This blog is our latest initiative to improve our communication with practitioners. As with