Industrial automation

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…

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Basic Features of Modern PID Controllers

Most modern PID controllers have the following features: Manual versus automatic modeOutput trackingSetpoint trackingAlarm capabilitiesProcess variable (PV) characterization and dampingSetpoint…

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Digital PID Controllers

Digital PID controllers have replaced most pneumatic and electronic analog controllers in industrial control applications. Digital PID controllers are preferred…

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Ratio Control

In some processes, it is a common requirement for two flows to be kept in precise ratio to each other…

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Feedforward Control

Feedforward control is based on principle of pre-emptive load counter-action i.e. if all major loads (i.e. disturbances) on a process…

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Solid-state Relays (SSR) Features and Operation

A solid-state relay (SSR) is a purely solid-state device used for turning ON and OFF AC loads such as motors.…

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What is Motion Control?

Motion control generally refers to an open loop or closed loop electromechanical system in which things are moving. A motion…

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The Basics of Ladder Diagrams for Programming PLCs

The ladder diagrams are universally used as a symbolic and schematic way to represent the interconnection between the elements in…

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Basic Features of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

In distributed control system, each process has its own separate controller located at the site. These local controllers are interconnected…

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What is Process Control?

Process control can be defined as a control system that manages a particular industrial process so that a uniform, correct…

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