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PID BASED
PRESSURE LOOP TRAINER
Instruction Manual
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PREFACE:
The Pressure Loop Control Instruction Manual detail the process
controller organization, the components used in the system, the Electronic
hardware details of the process and PID controller, the interconnection and
configuration setup details, methodology of system usage and operation , PID
software usage, and finally the component Bill of Materials.
Section-I:
Brief description of the three basic units, like overall system details, PID
controller and Process control software.
Section-II:
Details of the overall system capability, emphasizing on overall system
organization, introduction, theory and specification etc.,
Section-III:
Brief Description of the System flow interconnection block diagram,
detailing the electric connections, hardware and software details.
The final part of the instruction manual deals with the control and analysis of
Process control software
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This manual is structured only to illustrate the configuration setup and handling
mechanism of the process station and for a hands on working experience with the trainer refer to
our manual which contains more than five self explanatory experiments.
Write to:
E-mail: support@unitechscales.com
sales@unitechscales.com
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Table of Content:
CONTENT
PREFACE
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
1. System overview
2. Overall Panel Block Diagram.
3. Electrical connection details.
SYSTEM OPERATION
1. Operating Procedure
CONNECTION DETAILS:
1. Electrical connection details
2. Mechanical connection details.
SOFTWARE DETAILS:
BILL OF MATERIALS
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Unitech Scales and Measurements Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore proudly announces the
introduction of PRESSURE LOOP CONTROL training system for the Instrumentation and
process control students and Industrial Technicians. This system is the outcome of our production
team effort, which mainly suits to the syllabi of the Instrumentation courses.
Each individual Process can equip the instrumentation and control laboratory to
train students and industrial technicians on how to inspect, hands on experiment and tuning and the
process control systems.
Each process trainer is provided with one latest PC based software for independent
operation. All the parameters of the process trainer are controlled by the software. ON-OFF,
Proportional, Integral and Derivative control (PID control) are done by software. Since each process
station is based on the PC.
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1. Introduction:
The Controller compares a measured value from a process (typically and industrial process) are as
follows
Industrial processes are procedures involving chemical or mechanical steps to aid in the
manufacture of an item or items, usually carried out on a large scale.
Most processes make the production of an otherwise rare material vastly cheaper, thus changing
it into a commodity; i.e. the process makes it economically feasible for society to use the material on
a large scale. One of the best examples of this is the change in aluminum from prices more
expensive than silver to its use in recyclable/disposable beverage containers.
An industrial process differs from a craft, workshop or laboratory process by the scale or
investment required. Most of the processes are complex and require large capital investments in
machinery, or a substantial amount of raw materials, in comparison to batch or craft processes.
Production of a specific material may involve more than one type of process.
The difference (or "error" signal) is then used to calculate a new value for a manipulatable input
to the process that brings the process' measured value back to its desired setpoint. Unlike simpler
control algorithm, the PID controller can adjust process outputs based on the history and rate of
change of the error signal, which gives more accurate and stable control. (It can be shown
mathematically that a PID loop will produce accurate, stable control in cases where a simple
proportional control would either have a steady state error or would cause the process to oscillates).
PID controllers do not require advanced mathematics to design and can be easily adjusted (or
"tuned") to the desired application, unlike more complicated control algorithms based on optimal
control theory.
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2. Theory:
PROPORTONAL BAND
The control algorithm that generates a linear control output proportional to deviation is called
proportional action. In proportional action the amount of change in the measured valve (or
deviation) is expressed in percent of span that is required to cause the control output to change
from 0 to 100% is called the proportional band.
P= Kp [SP-PV] + P0
INTEGRAL TIME
With P action the measured valve will not necessarily become equal to the set the point,
and a deviation will usually be present. The control algorithm that applies changes in output as
long as a deviation exits, so as to bring the deviation to zero, is called integral action.
When integral action is used, the parameter that determines how fast the output will
change in correspondence to some amount of deviation is referred to as integral time, and shorter
the integral time, stronger the integral action (the greater the output rate of change). I action is
usually used together with P action as P1 action, and due only to 1 became equal to that due only
to P action.
P=1/Ti [SP-PV] + Po
DERIVATIVE TIME:
If the controlled object has a large time constant or dead time, with P or PI
action alone there will be cases where the response will be slow, overshoot will occur, and the
control system will be unstable. In order to achieve faster response and more stable operation
cases one uses derivation action (D action) to apply an output component proportional to the
input (deviation) rate of change.
D action must always be used with P action time required with PD action. If a ramp input
(constant rate of change input) is applied, for the output due to P action alone to become equal to
that due to D action alone. The longer the derivation time, the stronger the derivation action.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
01 Pneumatic Valve
02 Pressure Chamber
Capacity : 5 bar
03 Pressure sensor
Excitation : 10V
O/P : 4-20mA
04 Air Regulator
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
1. System Overview:
The Temperature process controller can be individually classified under four heads
namely
a. The System Overview
b. Process control Software
The System Overview:
The Overall system is a metallic structure, and it accommodates the multi-output DC
power supply, Pressure transmitter, Pressure chamber.
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REGULATOR
INLET PRESSURE
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SYSTEM OPERATION
1. Operating Procedure:
Primary Connection:
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SOFTWARE DETAILS:
This PID software is user friendly software, which is mainly provided for the purpose to
analyse, calibrate, monitor, and capture the process loop control data (Temperature). Through
this we can understand the real time applications of the PID process Loop controller
respectively. The software is developed using NI LabView software.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
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4. a. After starting the software, Popup window opens to select ONLINE or OFFLINE
option as shown.
b. Select On line to conduct the experiment and OFF Line to open the stored graph.
ONLINE or OFF Line Indication will glow based on the selection.
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5. Then select the com port to which the system is connected through Select comm port
drop down box.
Eg.COM1 or COM2
6. After selecting the comm port, select the Set point Type (sine or manual) using the
drag button which is provided near the set point type menu.
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STEP 4: Values setting for PID controlling like set point, P I and D values can be set as shown
below.
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Right click the plot using mouse then select the Export simplified image option to save the
image as the clipboard or bit map format.
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The graph which is displayed in the TREND PLOT screen in the PID software, right click the
plot using mouse then select the clear chart option to clear the chart.
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Graph Output:
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SYSTEM CALIBRATION:
Follow the steps for calibrating the system which are given below:
Step1: Ensure the Pressure transmitter sensor is connected to the controller.
Step2: Ensure that the RS-232 comm port is connected.
Step3: Maintained the Pressure transmitter sensor at Minimum.
Step 4: Then click the System calibration button.
Step 5: Then Keep the Pressure transmitter sensor at Min, the minimum automatically
displaying the initial value.
Step 6: To capture the minimum temperature, click the TARE button.
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NOTE: System calibrations need not to be done every time when the experiment is
conducted, it could be done once in three or six months as per requirement.
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EXPERIMENT-1:
Aim:
To study the action “PROPORTIONAL CONTROL” control for a Temperature
process controller using process control software.
Theory:
The team ultimate was attached to this method because its use requires the
determination of the ultimate proportional band and ultimate period. The Ultimate proportional
band, PBu is the minimum allowable value of proportional band (for a controller with only
proportional mode) for which the system continuously oscillating at constant amplitude. The
ultimate period (Tu) is the period of response with the proportional band set to its ultimate value.
To determine the ultimate proportional band and ultimate period the proportional band of the
controller (with all integral and derivative action turned off) is gradually reduced until the
process cycles continuously.
Experiment steps:
1. Check all the connections for the instrument.
2. Ensure the sufficient water level in the tank, and maintain the level as explained above (in
Procedure)
3. Switch ON the Temperature Loop Trainer Instrument.
4. Switch On the Thyrister Drive.
5. Start PID CONTROLLER software in the PC.
6. Select online when prompted and then enter the file name for which the Datas to be stored.
7. And then click the CONTINUE TEST button option in the Tool bar of the PID Software.
8. The Controller starts data-logging automatically and starts controlling process based on the preset
P,I,D
Values.
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EXPERIMENT-2:
Aim:
To study the action “PROPORTIONAL PLUS INTEGRAL CONTROL” control for
a Temperature process controller using process control software.
Theory:
The team ultimate was attached to this method because its use requires the determination of the
ultimate proportional band and ultimate period. The Ultimate proportional band, PBu is the minimum
allowable value of proportional band (for a controller with only proportional mode) for which the system
continuously oscillating at constant amplitude. The ultimate period (Tu) is the period of response with the
proportional band set to its ultimate value. To determine the ultimate proportional band and ultimate
period the proportional band of the controller (with all integral and derivative action turned off) is
gradually reduced until the process cycles continuously.
Experiment steps:
1. Check all the connections for the instrument.
2. Ensure the water level in the tank.
3. Start the Temperature Loop Trainer Instrument.
4. Switch On the Motor.
5. Adjust the FLOW RATE at 30-60 lit/hr.
6. Switch On the Thyrister Drive.
7. Start PID CONTROLLER software in the PC.
8. Select online prompted and then enter the file name for which the Datas to be stored.
9. And then click the CONTINUE TEST option in the Tool bar of the PID Software.
10. The Controller starts data-logging automatically and starts controlling process based on the preset P,I,D
Values.
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EXPERIMENT-3:
Aim:
To study the action “PROPORTIONAL PLUS DERIVATIVE CONTROL” control
for a Temperature process controller using process control software.
Theory:
The team ultimate was attached to this method because its use requires the determination of the
ultimate proportional band and ultimate period. The Ultimate proportional band, PBu is the minimum
allowable value of proportional band (for a controller with only proportional mode) for which the system
continuously oscillating at constant amplitude. The ultimate period (Tu) is the period of response with the
proportional band set to its ultimate value. To determine the ultimate proportional band and ultimate period
the proportional band of the controller (with all integral and derivative action turned off) is gradually
reduced until the process cycles continuously.
Experiment steps:
1. Check all the connections for the instrument.
2. Ensure the water level in the tank.
3. Start the Temperature Loop Trainer Instrument.
4. Switch On the Motor
5. Adjust the FLOW RATE at 30-60 lit/hr
6. Switch On the Thyrister Drive.
7. Start PID CONTROLLER software in the PC.
8. Select online prompted and then enter the file name for which the Datas to be stored.
9. And then click the CONTINUE TEST option in the Tool bar of the PID Software.
10. The Controller starts data-logging automatically and starts controlling process based on the preset P,I,D
Values.
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EXPERIMENT-4:
Aim:
To study the action “PROPORTIONAL PLUS INTEGRAL PLUS DERIVATIVE
CONTROL” control for a Temperature process controller using process control software.
Theory:
The team ultimate was attached to this method because its use requires the determination of the
ultimate proportional band and ultimate period. The Ultimate proportional band, PBu is the minimum
allowable value of proportional band (for a controller with only proportional mode) for which the system
continuously oscillating at constant amplitude. The ultimate period (Tu) is the period of response with the
proportional band set to its ultimate value. To determine the ultimate proportional band and ultimate
period the proportional band of the controller (with all integral and derivative action turned off) is
gradually reduced until the process cycles continuously.
Experiment steps:
1. Check all the connections for the instrument.
2. Ensure the water level in the tank.
3. Start the Temperature Loop Trainer Instrument.
4. Switch On the Motor
5. Adjust the FLOW RATE at 30-60 lit/hr
6. Switch On the Thyrister Drive.
7. Start PID CONTROLLER software in the PC.
8. Select online prompted and then enter the file name for which the Datas to be stored.
9. And then click the CONTINUE TEST option in the Tool bar of the PID Software.
10. The Controller starts data-logging automatically and starts controlling process based on the preset P,I,D
Values.
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Theory:
The team ultimate was attached to this method because its use requires the determination of the ultimate
proportional band and ultimate period. The Ultimate proportional band, PBu is the minimum allowable value
of proportional band (for a controller with only proportional mode) for which the system continuously
oscillating at constant amplitude. The ultimate period (Tu) is the period of response with the proportional band
set to its ultimate value. To determine the ultimate proportional band and ultimate period the proportional band
of the controller (with all integral and derivative action turned off) is gradually reduced until the process cycles
continuously.
Experiment steps:
• Start the Temperature Loop Trainer Instrument.
• Switch On the Motor
• Adjust the FLOW RATE at 30-60 lit/hr
• Switch On the Thyrister Drive.
• Start PID CONTROLLER software in the PC.
• Select online prompted and then enter the file name for which the Datas to be stored.
• And then click the CINTINUE TEST in the Tool bar of the PID software.
• The Controller starts data-logging automatically and starts controlling process based on
the preset P,I,D Values.
a. For ‘P’ Control:
For controlling the ‘P’ Value, keep the ‘I’ and ‘D’ value ‘0’ (zero).
b. For ‘PI’ Control:
For controlling the ‘PI’ value, keep the ‘D’ value as ‘0’ (zero)
c. For ‘PID’ control:
For controlling the ‘PID’ value, SET all the values.
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Tuning of Controller:
1. Give a step change approx (10%) to the set value and absorb the process response.
2. If the system is over damped reduce the proportional band.
3. If the system is under damped increase the proportional band.
4. Note the proportional band at which the process response just starts continuously cycling with
constant amplitude. Note period required for one cycle.
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