I/O Array Blocks – Six new I/O Array blocks have been added to the standard I/O block list. The blocks include Input Array (Boolean), Input Array (Integer), Input Array (Float), Output Array (Boolean), Output Array (Integer), and Output Array (Float).
Block Watch Window Automatic Tunable Upload – The tunable values edited from the Block Watch windows can now be uploaded automatically to the project database after updating the value in the Kernel.
OPC Device Status Detailed Dashboard – A detailed OPC Device information and connectivity status dashboard is now available in the Service Monitor Kernel icon.
For the full list of updates, please see the MANTRA Software 6.0.0.2 Release Notes, publication MN339C-EN, included with the software download.
Need help with advanced techniques for process control beyond basic PID control? Consider our Advanced Process Control Techniques training to learn about cascade control, override control, gain scheduling, feedforward compensation, and model-based control.
About ControlSoft
Since 1985, ControlSoft has been a global provider of platform-independent process control software and engineered solutions. Our products and services are sought by prominent companies in leading industries. By keeping a focus on improving plant availability, production efficiency, operational safety, and environmental compliance, we continue to deliver world-class control solutions for our customers.
MANTRA is a registered trademark of ControlSoft Inc.
https://www.controlsoftinc.com/wp-content/uploads/MANTRA-v6002.png367620Christine Dombroskyhttps://www.controlsoftinc.com/wp-content/uploads/ControlSoft-300x83.pngChristine Dombrosky2024-07-25 15:41:142024-11-14 09:56:04MANTRA Advanced Process Control Software v6.0.0.2
ControlSoft, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of INTUNE PID Loop Tuning Tools and INTUNE+ CLPM Software, v7.5.1.0.
INTUNE PID Tuning Tools includes robust auto-tuning and advisory adaptive-tuning tools that minimize the effort needed to optimally tune your PID controllers.
INTUNE+ CLPM Software is a non-intrusive plant management and process control predictive maintenance tool that combines process control monitoring with powerful diagnostic and tuning features.
INTUNE v7.5.1.0, includes includes the following enhancements:
Diagnostic Script, Retry-On-Error Option – The Diagnostic Script Plugins now have the option to automatically retry execution after an unhandled exception in the script.
OPC Array Datatypes – The IO driver will now detect unsupported OPC DA array datatype tags and report an error in the IO Quality column for the controller property.
Historian Data Status Dashboard – Trend Control now provides a Historian data dashboard to report information when loading historical data.
Command-line Enhancements for Auto-Start and Auto-Recovery – The INTUNE service command-line options have been updated to support starting/stopping the service and starting/stopping the INTUNE project together or in separate commands.
For the full list of updates, please see the INTUNE Software v7.5.1.0 Release Notes, publication MN113B-EN, included with the software download.
Want to learn more about PID tuning? Consider our PID Loop Tuning training to learn about PID control fundamentals, how to evaluate the health of PID loops and how to tune a PID controller.
About ControlSoft
Since 1985, ControlSoft has been a global provider of platform-independent process control software and engineered solutions. Our products and services are sought by prominent companies in leading industries. By keeping a focus on improving plant availability, production efficiency, operational safety, and environmental compliance, we continue to deliver world-class control solutions for our customers.
https://www.controlsoftinc.com/wp-content/uploads/CE.png408408Christine Dombroskyhttps://www.controlsoftinc.com/wp-content/uploads/ControlSoft-300x83.pngChristine Dombrosky2023-08-30 10:51:012024-11-14 09:56:04Applying PID Control to Non-linear Processes
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ControlSoft is excited to announce the release of MANTRA Software v5.6 which includes the following user interface and tool enhancements:
Block Execution Sequence Tool – The Block Execution Sequence dialog has been updated with new
features and usability enhancements.
Block Parameter Watch Windows – Block-specific Watch Windows now have the block name removed from all block parameters for better readability. The block name is now part of the window title instead.
Project Watch Window Tabs – The last selected Watch Window tab is now saved in the project. When re-opening the Watch Window, the tab is automatically restored and selected.
Input/Output Connector Traversals – Additional functionality has been added for Input and Output Connector Block traversals.
Online Monitor and Offline Block Parameter Modes – Online Monitor mode is now distinguishable from Offline mode in block diagrams.
Block Diagram Selection Dialog – The Dialog to select a block diagram has been expanded for better visibility of project names and diagram lists.
Module Versioning – Module and project versions are reported more consistently with additional information in the Help -> About dialog.
For detailed information, please see the MANTRA Software v5.6.0.1 Release Notes, publication MN338A-EN, included with the software download.
For more help with advanced techniques for process control strategies beyond basic PID control, including cascade control, override control, gain scheduling, feedforward compensation, and model-based control, consider our Advanced Process Control Techniques training.
ControlSoft, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of INTUNE PID Loop Tuning Tools and INTUNE+ CLPM Software v7.0. INTUNE PID Tuning Tools includes robust auto-tuning and advisory adaptive-tuning tools that minimize the effort needed to optimally tune your PID controllers. INTUNE+ CLPM Software is a non-intrusive plant management and process control predictive maintenance tool that combines process control monitoring with powerful diagnostic and tuning features.
INTUNE v7.0 includes enhanced tuning formulas to improve PID terms for time-constant dominant non-integrating processes. Improvement is pronounced for slow dynamics.
Figure 1 – Adaptive Tuning
In addition, INTUNE v7.0 also includes the following updates:
OSIsoft PI Data Driver that easily connects to a OSIsoft PI server to access data.
OSIsoft PI Data Import that easily connect to PI AF SDK to access historical data in INTUNE’s DataTune plugin. You can map process datapoints to PI historical tags (PV, SP, CO, Mode).
Server and Tag Browsers that can be integrated with other data drivers including OPC DA and OPC UA.
INTUNE+ CLPM v7.0 includes all the INTUNE v7.0 updates, as well as a new WebUI. You can connect this WebUI to an INTUNE+ CLPM project after it is completed and deployed for a clear and concise view of loop performance.
Figure 2 – INTUNE+ CLPM WebUI
For detailed information, please see the INTUNE Software v7.0.0.2 Release Notes, publication MN112A-EN, included with the software download.
About ControlSoft
Since 1985, ControlSoft has been a global provider of platform-independent process control software and engineered solutions. Our products and services are sought by prominent companies in leading industries. By keeping a focus on improving plant availability, production efficiency, operational safety, and environmental compliance, we continue to deliver world-class control solutions for our customers.
INTUNE is a registered trademark of ControlSoft Inc.
MANTRA Advanced Process Control Software v6.0.0.2
/in Press ReleasesControlSoft is pleased to announce the release of MANTRA Advanced Process Control Software v6.0.0.2. MANTRA v6.0.0.2 includes the following updates:
For the full list of updates, please see the MANTRA Software 6.0.0.2 Release Notes, publication MN339C-EN, included with the software download.
Need help with advanced techniques for process control beyond basic PID control? Consider our Advanced Process Control Techniques training to learn about cascade control, override control, gain scheduling, feedforward compensation, and model-based control.
About ControlSoft
Since 1985, ControlSoft has been a global provider of platform-independent process control software and engineered solutions. Our products and services are sought by prominent companies in leading industries. By keeping a focus on improving plant availability, production efficiency, operational safety, and environmental compliance, we continue to deliver world-class control solutions for our customers.
Media Contact
Paul Botzman
pbotzman@controlsoftinc.com
phone 440-443-3900, ext. 101
Contact us to learn more about MANTRA.
MANTRA is a registered trademark of ControlSoft Inc.
INTUNE and INTUNE+ Software v7.5.1.0
/in Press ReleasesControlSoft, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of INTUNE PID Loop Tuning Tools and INTUNE+ CLPM Software, v7.5.1.0.
INTUNE PID Tuning Tools includes robust auto-tuning and advisory adaptive-tuning tools that minimize the effort needed to optimally tune your PID controllers.
INTUNE+ CLPM Software is a non-intrusive plant management and process control predictive maintenance tool that combines process control monitoring with powerful diagnostic and tuning features.
INTUNE v7.5.1.0, includes includes the following enhancements:
For the full list of updates, please see the INTUNE Software v7.5.1.0 Release Notes, publication MN113B-EN, included with the software download.
Want to learn more about PID tuning? Consider our PID Loop Tuning training to learn about PID control fundamentals, how to evaluate the health of PID loops and how to tune a PID controller.
About ControlSoft
Since 1985, ControlSoft has been a global provider of platform-independent process control software and engineered solutions. Our products and services are sought by prominent companies in leading industries. By keeping a focus on improving plant availability, production efficiency, operational safety, and environmental compliance, we continue to deliver world-class control solutions for our customers.
Media Contact
Paul Botzman
pbotzman@controlsoftinc.com
phone 440-443-3900, ext. 101
Contact us to learn more about INTUNE software.
INTUNE is a registered trademark of ControlSoft Inc.
Applying PID Control to Non-linear Processes
/in ArticlesMatt Petras, Alireza (Ali) HajiValizadeh
August 30, 2023
Control Engineering: https://www.controleng.com/articles/are-you-applying-a-pid-control-to-non-linear-processes-correctly/
Derivative Tuning for PID Control
/in Technical NotesMANTRA Software v5.6
/in Press ReleasesControlSoft is excited to announce the release of MANTRA Software v5.6 which includes the following user interface and tool enhancements:
features and usability enhancements.
For detailed information, please see the MANTRA Software v5.6.0.1 Release Notes, publication MN338A-EN, included with the software download.
For more help with advanced techniques for process control strategies beyond basic PID control, including cascade control, override control, gain scheduling, feedforward compensation, and model-based control, consider our Advanced Process Control Techniques training.
INTUNE PID Tuning Tools and INTUNE+ CLPM Software v7.0
/in Press ReleasesControlSoft, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of INTUNE PID Loop Tuning Tools and INTUNE+ CLPM Software v7.0. INTUNE PID Tuning Tools includes robust auto-tuning and advisory adaptive-tuning tools that minimize the effort needed to optimally tune your PID controllers. INTUNE+ CLPM Software is a non-intrusive plant management and process control predictive maintenance tool that combines process control monitoring with powerful diagnostic and tuning features.
INTUNE v7.0 includes enhanced tuning formulas to improve PID terms for time-constant dominant non-integrating processes. Improvement is pronounced for slow dynamics.
Figure 1 – Adaptive Tuning
In addition, INTUNE v7.0 also includes the following updates:
INTUNE+ CLPM v7.0 includes all the INTUNE v7.0 updates, as well as a new WebUI. You can connect this WebUI to an INTUNE+ CLPM project after it is completed and deployed for a clear and concise view of loop performance.
Figure 2 – INTUNE+ CLPM WebUI
For detailed information, please see the INTUNE Software v7.0.0.2 Release Notes, publication MN112A-EN, included with the software download.
About ControlSoft
Since 1985, ControlSoft has been a global provider of platform-independent process control software and engineered solutions. Our products and services are sought by prominent companies in leading industries. By keeping a focus on improving plant availability, production efficiency, operational safety, and environmental compliance, we continue to deliver world-class control solutions for our customers.
INTUNE is a registered trademark of ControlSoft Inc.
Media Contact
Paul Botzman
pbotzman@controlsoftinc.com
phone 440-443-3900, ext. 101