ControlSoft is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Optimo Group, a consulting company providing industrial process control services, headquartered in Westfield, IN. Together, the two companies will be serving the process industries in the United States and Latin America.
Optimo Group is led by Fernando Otero, a process automation consultant and instructor and an ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP), with over 30 years of experience. Fernando specializes in process control strategy design, process optimization, variability management, and advanced control, working with DCSs and PLCs in multiple industries, including power generation, oil and gas transmission, oil refining, pulp and paper, and chemical processing.
“We are excited to add Optimo Group’s wealth of experience in process control to the ControlSoft family as we look to expand our presence in the Latin America region,” said Tien-Li Chia, General Manager of ControlSoft, Inc.
Both ControlSoft and Optimo Group have extensive expertise in process control and work closely with their customers to optimize their process performance, improve plant reliability, and increase bottom line performance.
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.
Press Contact
Paul Botzman
pbotzman@controlsoftinc.com
phone 440-443-3900, ext. 101
[This release was modified on May 6, 2020.]
MANTRA Software v5.6
/in Press Releases /by Christine DombroskyControlSoft 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 Releases /by Christine DombroskyControlSoft, 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
PID Loop Tuning Pocket Guide v7 Now Available
/in Press Releases /by Christine DombroskyWe’re excited to share a new version of the PID Loop Tuning Pocket Guide to help your team simplify processes so you can deliver your best. As fellow engineers, we know that properly tuned PID loops are crucial to enhancing your plant’s performance. That’s why we’ve thoughtfully redesigned this pocket guide based on your feedback.
This quick reference guide introduces your team to the process of manual PID tuning. It covers things like:
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.
Questions? (440) 443-3900 | Send Us A Message
PID Loop Tuning Pocket Guide v6 Now Available
/in Press Releases /by Christine DombroskyWe have updated our PID Loop Tuning Pocket Guide! Version 6 includes information on integrating processes, how to test them when tuning open loops as well as the controller references for them too. By investing in tuning your PID loops (temperature, level, pressure and flow), your control loops will operate efficiently, rather than just being functional.
ControlSoft Releases INTUNE and INTUNE+ Software v6.6.0.0
/in Press Releases /by Christine DombroskyThe INTUNE and INTUNE+ Software, v.6.6.0.0 release, includes enhancements to the following areas:
For detailed information, please see the INTUNE Software v6.6.0.0 Release Notes, publication MN110A-EN, included with the software download.
ControlSoft Signs Value-added Reseller Agreement with Hiram Process Control Engineering
/in Press Releases /by Christine DombroskyControlSoft is pleased to announce the signing of a value-added reseller agreement with Hiram Process Control Engineering, a consulting company serving industrial process control companies in Israel.
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.
Press contact
Paul Botzman
pbotzman@controlsoftinc.com
phone 440-443-3900, ext. 101
[This release was modified on May 6, 2020.]
PID Tuning Objectives and Considerations
/in Articles /by Christine DombroskyControlSoft Signs Value-added Reseller Agreement with APOGEE Process Control Consulting
/in Press Releases /by Christine DombroskyControlSoft is pleased to announce that we have signed a Value-added Reseller (VAR) agreement with APOGEE Process Control Consulting, a consulting company providing advanced software solutions and consulting services, headquartered in Pune, India. Together, the two companies will work to deliver value-driven advanced process control solutions in India.
APOGEE offers software solutions and services in the following areas:
“As ControlSoft looks to expand our global footprint, we are excited to partner with APOGEE to deliver value to the process industries in India,” said Tien-Li Chia of ControlSoft, Inc. “ControlSoft is committed to expanding our portfolio and industry reach and we are looking forward to this new opportunity with APOGEE.”
Both ControlSoft and APOGEE have extensive expertise in process control and work closely with their customers to optimize their process performance, improve plant reliability, and increase bottom line performance.
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.
Press Contact
Paul Botzman
pbotzman@controlsoftinc.com
phone 440-443-3900, ext. 101
[This release was modified on May 6, 2020.]
ControlSoft Signs Value-added Reseller Agreement with Optimo Group
/in Press Releases /by Christine DombroskyControlSoft is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Optimo Group, a consulting company providing industrial process control services, headquartered in Westfield, IN. Together, the two companies will be serving the process industries in the United States and Latin America.
Optimo Group is led by Fernando Otero, a process automation consultant and instructor and an ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP), with over 30 years of experience. Fernando specializes in process control strategy design, process optimization, variability management, and advanced control, working with DCSs and PLCs in multiple industries, including power generation, oil and gas transmission, oil refining, pulp and paper, and chemical processing.
“We are excited to add Optimo Group’s wealth of experience in process control to the ControlSoft family as we look to expand our presence in the Latin America region,” said Tien-Li Chia, General Manager of ControlSoft, Inc.
Both ControlSoft and Optimo Group have extensive expertise in process control and work closely with their customers to optimize their process performance, improve plant reliability, and increase bottom line performance.
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.
Press Contact
Paul Botzman
pbotzman@controlsoftinc.com
phone 440-443-3900, ext. 101
[This release was modified on May 6, 2020.]
Join Us at the Future Midstream Automation Summit
/in Press Releases /by Christine DombroskyOur own Chet Mroz (General Manager, eSimulation, Inc.) will be facilitating a roundtable discussion on the optimization of the Midstream business at the 2019 Future Midstream Automation Summit on February 19, in Houston, TX.
Discussion topics will include:
In the Energy and Chemical industry, there are many complex optimization decisions to be made due to the vast number of variables that can be controlled and the large quantity of disturbances and constraints. Identifying the true variables and constraints is in itself a deep art. Correlation-based models are used for optimization when accuracy is not as important as feasibility. While LP planning tools do not represent the plant accurately, they have been the planning tool of choice for decades because they make the planning problem easy to formulate and solve; inventory is used to make up for inaccuracies in their conclusions. However, sloppiness in accuracy comes at a cost – the actual optimum solution is likely worth a lot more – yields will be better, energy consumption lower and required inventory holdings will be decreased. Again, rigorous models used for optimization will find the best answer.
Join the roundtable discussion as we discuss which optimization practices should be implemented for the best economic outcome.