INTUNE PID Tuning Tools deliver advanced auto-tuning and advisory adaptive-tuning capabilities, reducing the time and effort required to achieve optimal PID controller performance.

INTUNE+ CLPM Software offers a non-intrusive solution for plant management and predictive maintenance. It combines process control monitoring with powerful diagnostic and tuning features to help you maintain peak efficiency.

This latest release introduces a series of enhancements inspired by user feedback, providing improved functionality and a more streamlined experience. Key highlights include:

Highlights

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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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This quick reference guide introduces your team to the process of manual PID tuning. It covers things like:

• Process definitions and controller terms
• Types of PID loops
• Tuning methods and loops
• PID tuning tools
• And more

Download the guide today and learn how to efficiently tune PID loops.

We created this pocket guide to solve for simple solutions. If your needs are more complex, our team of field engineers and PhD’s would love to hear about it.

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• Server – Updated project backup functionality, loop import/export functionality, and object user name validation.
• Licensing – Added additional support for USB key validation.
• Plugins – Improved Adapt Tune diagnostic mode, added new properties to Trending faceplate, improved ComparePID faceplate, and updated Auto Tune trend settings.
• Controller – Added additional property for Emerson Ovation controllers.
• General – Updated OPC client driver.

For detailed information, please see the INTUNE Software v6.6.0.0 Release Notes, publication MN110A-EN, included with the software download.

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Hiram Process Control is led by Avihu Hiram, a process and control expert with over 45 years of experience specializing in process control, process monitoring, process design and hazardous material safety, and focused on energy issues and environmental implications.

“We are pleased to welcome Hiram Process Control Engineering to the ControlSoft family,” said Tien-Li Chia, President at ControlSoft, Inc. “As we continue to expand our presence globally, Hiram Process Control Engineering will help us provide service to customers in Israel, and we look forward to a long and successful relationship.”

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 maintaining a focus on improving plant availability, production efficiency, operational safety and environmental compliance, we continue to deliver world-class control solutions for our customers.

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