The “D” in PID Stands for: Do Not Use (Sometimes)!
The Derivative Term is not only the last letter in PID (i.e. Proportional-Integral-Derivative) it’s also the most maligned of the three. With its big kick, the Proportional Term provides an
What should you expect from Process Control training?
Searching for meaningful Industrial Professional Development courses can be frustrating. It’s generally understood that Process Control is an important aspect of a practitioner’s job responsibilities.
October 30, 2018 – Enhanced PID Controller Tuning Technology Streamlines Process Optimization
Control Station today published the latest release of its award-winning LOOP-PRO™ process modeling and PID controller tuning technology. Among other feature enhancements the Fall 2018 Release introduces an innovative capability
Rockwell PID Execution Time: the Difference Between Continuous and Periodic Tasks
Have you ever seen an Integral Term on a PID controller that seems an order of magnitude larger or smaller than what should be used? Often, the issue stems from
What is Process Gain? Why is Process Gain important when tuning Processes?
Professionals who tune PID controllers using manual methods tend to agree that understanding the Process Gain of their system is of the up-most importance. Among industry practitioners the Process Gain
Control Station: Techniques of Applied Process Control
With engineers retiring at a dramatic rate, process control training classes that prepare the next generation of process control experts are more important than ever. In most cases, training workshops
April 24, 2018 – Automation OEMs Address Market Demand for Regulatory Control Optimization
Control Station today announced the acceptance of several invitations to present at user conferences and symposia hosted by major automation OEMs during 2018. Planned presentations will address best-practices for tuning
Tool Tips: Connecting to a Live Controller
Welcome to Control Station’s Tool Tips video series. LOOP-PRO Tuner is award-winning technology from Control Station that applies a repeatable 6-step method to the tuning of PID controllers. It supports
Cascade Control: Improving Disturbance Rejection Through Advanced PID Control
There’s a common misconception in various corners of the process industries related to advanced process control (APC). When the topic of APC is raised it’s not uncommon for practitioners to immediately think
Why the Model Matters: Accurate Modeling is the Key to Improving Production Throughput
When a control loop can be maintained at a steady-state before performing a step test, it is relatively easy to tune manually. It’s when process conditions are complex that practitioners need the