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  • August 18, 2014
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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

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  • April 24, 2014
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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