- 2070 Magh · 4 marks
Purpose of PID tuning; computer control benefits
Short answer
The purpose is to choose gains for fast, stable response with low overshoot and zero steady-state error. Computer-based control offers flexibility via software, accuracy without drift, ability to implement complex algorithms, multiple loops, logging, diagnostics, and lower cost/size.
What is the purpose of PID tuning, and what are the benefits of computer based control implementations?
Purpose of PID tuning
Tuning selects the gains Kp, Ki and Kd so that the controlled output reaches the set-point quickly, with small overshoot, short settling time and no steady-state error, and stays stable despite disturbances. Poorly tuned gains give sluggish response, large oscillation or instability.
Benefits of computer (digital) based control
- Flexibility: control law and gains are changed in software without changing hardware.
- Accuracy and repeatability: digital arithmetic does not drift like analog components.
- Complex algorithms: adaptive control, non-linear control, filtering and gain scheduling are possible.
- Multiple loops can be handled by one processor, and it can add logging, display, alarms and communication.
- Lower cost and size in volume, and easy self-tuning and diagnostics.
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