controllers

Control Modes in Automation Systems

The mode of control is the way in which a control system makes corrections relative to an error that exists…

12 months ago

The Performance Limits for PID Controllers

PID Controllers can be applied successfully to most control problems in process control, electrical drive systems and servo mechanisms due…

1 year ago

What is a Discontinuous Controller?

This is a controller with only 2 switching states, that is, the output signal is switched ON and OFF depending…

1 year ago

Analog vs. Digital Controllers

Analog signals pass continuously through a full range of values for example a measuring device converts the process variable (PV),…

1 year ago

Position Control System using a Microprocessor-Based Controller

Consider the following figure illustrating a position control system employing a microprocessor-based controller with parallel ports: Figure 1.0 Microprocessor-based controller…

1 year ago

Basic Steps to Consider in Designing a Control System

Typically a control system should be designed to work together with an already existing process. The control design problem can…

2 years ago

Fuzzy Controller and its Industrial Applications

Fuzzy logic is a human model, potentially applicable to a wide range of processes and tasks that require human instinct…

2 years ago

Basic Elements of a Digital Controller for a Steam-Turbine Driven Generator

The block diagram below illustrates the basic elements of a minicomputer system for speed and voltage control as well as…

3 years ago

How Controllers are used in Industrial Automation Systems

In many process control systems, microprocessor based programmable logic controllers are used for decision making due to the sophistication of…

4 years ago

How to Tune the PID Controller

Before we discuss how to tune the PID controller, let’s look at some basic facts about PID Controller. Basic Facts…

4 years ago